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BEING A COMPLETE MANUAL OF INSTKUCTION IN 



The Art of Designing^ Drafting and Cutting 

UDIES'and ChILDEEH'S WeAEIKG ApPAEEL 



-AN ENTIRELY- 



Uewi Original Method of Teaching, 



^/«//^r;r of ike ''FAMIL Y DRESS GUIDE,'' Etc. 



Especially Designed and Arranged for Schools, Private Tuition Dress- 
Makers, and Ladies Generally. 



INDIANAPOLIS, IND.; 

Journal Company Pi inxrs, Stereoly*peis and Binders. 
1S76. 



THE 



Science and Geometry of Dress. 



BEING A COMPLETE MANUAL OF INSTRUCTION IN THE 



ART OF DESIGNING, DRAFTING AND CUTTING 

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AM BNTIRELV 



NEW AND ORIGINAL METHOD 

OF TE^OHINO, 

BY DIAGRAMIC DELINEATIONS OF GARMENTS IN MINIATURE, TOGETHER WITH EXPLICIT 
DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING AND TRIMMING; TO WHICH IS ADDED A 

Vocabulary of Fashion, 



CONSISTING OF WORDS AND PHRASES PECULIAR TO DRESS, MATERIALS, DESCRIPTIONS 

OF STYLES, ETC, ETC. 



(f^l ^ By MRS. L. L. JACKSON, 



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Author of the ''FAMILY DRESS GUIDE," Etc. 



SPECIALLY DESIGNED AND ARRANGED FOR SCHOOLS, PRIVATE TUITION, DRESS- 
MAKERS, AND LADIES GENERALLY. 



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X'x'xoo, $1.50. 



INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 






Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1876, by 
MRS. LOUISA L. JACKSON, 

In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, 
RIGHT OF TRANSLATION RESERVED. 



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TO 

GEN. T. A. MORRIS, 

OF 

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, 

IN KIND REMEMBRANCE, 

IS RESPECTFULLY INSCRIBED, 

BY 

THE AUTHOR. 



PREFACE. 



This work, in its general design, is intended by tlie author as a complete Guide, 
Instructor and Text-Book on measuring, designing, drafting and cutting ladies' and 
children's clothing — suited not only to the studies of the school-room and the re- 
quirements of the professional Artist in Dress, but also to that large class of ladies 
outside the profession whose industry is chiefly confined to the home-circle. 

In the plan herein adopted will be found all the essential rules and directions 
contained in our former instruction book, first published in 1867, entitled the 
" Family Dress Guide," besides many important additions suited to the advanced 
stage of the Art, and specially applicable to garments of modern style and con- 
struction. 

The chief object of the " miniature method " of drafting, designed to be used 
and applied in connection with the elementary rules of this work, is to facilitate 
the teaching of this science in schools and classes, as also to reduce the labor and 
time required in imparting instructions. 

The diagram illustrations herein given are intended to impress the mind of the 
pupil in advance with the general plan and outline of the garment to be drafted, 
this rendering subsequent labor easy and intelligible. 

In conclusion, as a matter of special importance to the rapid advancement of the 
pupil, the author would urge a strict adherence, while under instructions, to the use 
of the Miniature Dress Guide and the average measures as printed on the diagrams. 

Indianapolis, Indiana, October, 1876. L. L. J. 



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CONTENTS. 



PART FIRST-L.ESSON 1. 



Xilementary Bules and Definitions 13 

Diagram 1. The General Shape and Outline of the Front of Dress-Waist, 
with the Names and Locations of the several Points, Curves 
and Lines forming the basis of the Measurments used in 

drafting 

" 2. How to Draft the Front of Dress-Waist — Open at the Center.... 14 
" 2. Position of the Dress-Goods and the Dress-Guide when com- 
mencing to Draft the Front-Waist 14 

" 4. How to Shape the Front Arm-Curve 17 

" 4. How to Draft the Length of Waist — under the Arm 17 

" 4. Position of the Front-Guide when drafting the bottom of Waist- 
Line 18 

" 4. How to Measure up the Center of Front to find the Height of 

the Neck 18 

*' 3. The proper position of the Front-Guide on the Goods when dot- 
ting at the Neck-Measure 

" 3. How to Draft the Curve of the Front-Neck 18 

" 5. How to Draft the Front-Shoulder 18 

" 5. How to Re-shape the upper part of Arm-curve for Short-Shoulder 19 

" 5. How to determine the top of the Darts 19 

" 5. How to form the Center Line of Darts 19 

" 6. The Front of Dress-Waist in its finished condition, showing al- 
lowance for Seams, etc 

JLESSON S. 

•"tJlAGRAM 7. The general shape and outline of the Back of Dress- Waist, 
with the Names and Locations of the several Points, 
Curves and Lines forming the basis of the Measurements 

used in Drafting 

" 7. How to Draft the Back of Dress-Waist— Closed at the Center... 23 
** 8. The position of the Dress-Goods and the Dress-Guide when com- 
mencing to Draft the Back- Waist 



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DiAOBAM 8. How to Shape the Back Arm-Curve 2d. 

" 8. How to Draft the Length-of-Waist Line 23 

" 8. How to Draft the Bottom of Waist 25 

" 8. How to Measure up the Center of Back to find the height of the 

Neck 2& 

" 9. The proper position of the Back-Guide on the Goods when dot- 
ting at the Neck-Measure. 

" 10. How to Draft the Line of the Back-Neck .2& 

" 11. How to Draft the Back-Shoulder 26- 

" 11. How to Ee-shape the Back Arm-Curve for Short-Shoulder 2ft 

" 11. How to Shape the Side-Form of the Back 28 

" 11. This represents the Back of Dress-Waist in its finished con- 
dition, with Seams added, etc 

liESSON 3. 

Diagram 12. Lady's Coat-Sleeve 28 

" 12. How to Measure the Arm for Sleeve 28 

" 12. How to Shape the Outline of Sleeve 29 

liESSON 4. 



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Dress-Waist — Closed at the Front 31 

Position of the Dress-Guide on the Goods when Drafting Waist 

Closed at Front 31 

Dress-Waist — Open at the Back 31 

Loose-Waist — How to Draft the Front 33 

Loose-Waist — How to Draft the Back 33 

liEfSSON 6. 

Waist, with Yoke at Front 34 

Waist, with Yoke at Back 3& 

Waist, with Pointed Yoke at the Front 3ft 

Waist, with Yoke at the Center of Back 38 

PART SECOND— I^EBSON 6. 

Front of Sacque-Wrapper — Loose-Ftting 40 

How to find the Slope or Angle of the Side-Gore 40 

Length of Skirt at the Side 40 

Length of Skirt at the Center of Back 42 

How to Shape the Bottom of the Skirt 42 

Back of Sacque-Wrapper — Loose-Fitting 42 

I.ESSON 7. 

Front of Lady's Basque 44 

How to Draft the Front 44 

How to find the Slope of the Side-Gore 44 

How to Curve the Skirt at the Bottom 46 

How to Shape the Curve below the Waist-Line 46 

How to Lengthen and extend the Darts below the Waist-Line.. 47 



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Diagram 26. Back of Basque, without Plait 47 

" 26. How to Shorten the Waist at the Center of Back 47 

* 26. How to Draft the Skirt at Back 49 

" 27. How to Separate the Side-Form and Draft the Skirt at the Side 49 

I.ESSON S. 

Diagram 28-29. Back of Basque, with Box-Plait at the Side-Form 51 

" SO. Back of Basque, with Box-Plait at the Side-Form, without 
Seam ; also, with Curve extending from the Neck down 
the Center of Back 53 

I.E6)SON 9. 

Diagram 31. Lady's Basque, with Vest-Front, and Side-Form commencing 

at the Shoulder 55 

" 31. How to Shape the Vest-Front 55 

" 32. Back of Basque, with Box-Plait at the Side-Form and at the 

Center of Back 67 

liEssour 10. 

DfA-QRAM 33. Front of Lady's Half-Fitting Sacque 59 

" 34-35. Back of Half-Fitting Sacque, without Plaits 59 

liESSON 11. 

Diagram 36. Lady's Polonaise — Open at the Front 62 

* 37. Back of Lady's Polonaise, with two Box-Plaits in the Skirt; 

one at the Center of the Back, and the other at the terminus 

of the Side-Form, without Seam 62 

" 38. Miss' Basque— Closed at the Front 65 

" 39. Miss' Basque — Open at the Back 65 

liESSON IS. 

lllAGRAM 40-41. Bodice-Waist — Front and Back 67 

" 42-43. Miss' Polonaise, with Side-Form— Closed at the Front 69 

" 44-45. Miss' Polonaise — Open at the Back 71 

I^lSSSON 13. 

Diagram 46. Front of Double-Breasted Sacque-Cloak — Loose-Fitting 73 

" 47. Back of Sacque-Cloak— Loose-Fitting 75 

" 48. Lady's Circular 77 

" 49. Hood for Lady's Circular 79 

I^ESSON 14. 

Diagram 50. Front of Princess Dress, with Revere Collar 80 

" 50. Back of Princess Dress.-. 81 

" 51-52-53. Gents' Sacque Yoke-Shirt 82 

« 54-55-56. Lady's Dress-Skirt, without Train 85 



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Diagram 57-58-59-60. Lady's Dress-Skirt, with Train. 87 

61-62-63. Lady's Over-Skirt 87 

I.ESSON 15. 

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Diagram 64. Lady's Sacque Chemise 90 

" 65-66. Lady's Yoke Chemise 90 

" 67-68. Lady's Corset-Cover 93 

" 69. Lady's Drawers , 93 

liESSON 16. 

Diagram 70-71. Gent's Dressing-Gown 95 

" 72-73. Boy's Coat 98 

" 74." Boy's Coat-Sleeve 100 

" 75-76. Gents' Tight Pants 101 

" 77-78. Boy's Loose Pants 103 

PART THIRD. 

Practical Directions on Cutting, Fitting, Basting, etc 104 

The Quantity of Material Required for a Suit, and How to Cut it 104 

How to Draft the Lining for the Front of Basque 105 

How to Draft the Lining for the Back of Basque 106 

How to Cut the Outside for the Front of Basque 106 

How to Cut the Lining for the Back 107 

How to Cut the Lining for the Skirt _ 107 

How to Cut the Outside for the Skirt lOB 

How to Arrange the Lining upon the Goods to Economize in Cutting the Out- 
side for the Front and Side-Widths •-. 108 

How to Cut the Oversldrt 109 

How to Estimate the Amount of Material required for Trimming the Skirt... 109 

How to Calculate the Amount of Plaiting required for the Overskirt .- 110 

How to Calculate the Amount of Plaiting required for Basque and Sleeves Ill 

How to Cut the Biasses for Bands and Cords Ill 

A Sure Rule to Prevent Mistakes in Cutting when a Difference in the Figure 

or in the Sides of the Material Exists 113 

Cutting Goods on the Bias 113 

Dress-Linings 114 

How to Baste a Basque 114, 

Defects in Cutting, and their Remedies '. 116 

Sleeves and Sleeve-Linings 119 

Princess Dress 120 

Double-Breasted Polonaise 120 

Lady's Polonaise — Open at the Back 121 

Lady's Polonaise, with Basque-Back 121 

Polonaise, with Basque-Front 121 

Water-Proof Cloaks 122 

How to Determine the Size of Darts for Irregular Forms 122 

How to Enlarge from Designs in the Fashion-Books 122 



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EXPLANATION OP TERMS, USED IN DRAFTING. 



The " Deess-Guide." — By this title is implied a complete set of 
Diagrams, so constructed and arranged in shape, measurements and 
proportion as to correspond with, and represent in life-size, the com- 
ponent parts of a Lady's Dress- Waist — consisting of the following 
separate and distinct pieces; viz.: 

The " Front Guide." — This is used in drafting the front of 
Dress-Waist. 

The " Back Guide." — This is used in drafting the back of Dress- 
Waist. 

The "Dart-Rule." — By this the darts are shaped; also, the 
curve below the Waist in front, applied in drafting Basques, etc. 

The " Side-form-Rule " — Is that portion ot the Guide by which 
the side-form of the Waist is drafted. It is also used in shaping 
the outline and curves of the sleeve, etc. 

The " Skirt-Rule." — By this is meant that portion of the Guide 
which is used in drafting the skirt of the dress; also, in determin- 
ing the " angle or slope " of the gores, curving the bottom of the 
skirt, and measuring the widths of biasses, ruffles, etc. 

The " Large Arm-Size." — This is designed for extreme sizes, or 
when the arm of the person is larger than the measures printed 
on the "Arm-size" of the "Front Guide." 



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The "Small Arm-Size." — This is designed for infants and 
children. 

The " Miniature Dress-Guide." — By this is signified the sev- 
eral parts constituting the large " Dress-Guide/' reduced in size to 
a scale of miniature proportions; its chief design being to make 
practicable the teaching of this science in classes ; and, although not 
embodying the full number of figures contained in its representa- 
tive, the "Large Dress- Guide," yet, by special adaptation, in con- 
nection with what is termed the "Average Measures," it is made 
capable of producing, " in miniature," all the various garments 
embraced in a lady's or child's wardrobe. 

The "Average Measures." — By this term is implied those 
measures which represent the general average size of a lady's form, 
and which are given in connection with the Diagrams of this work 
as a basis for elementary practice in drafting with the " Miniature 
Dress-Guide." 

Remark. — It will be observed that the term " Dress-Goods," used 
in the rules and Diagrams of this work, is designed to indicate the 
materials on which life-size garments are drafted ; yet, it is intended 
that the student, while under instructions, should use a suitable 
quality of paper, such as light manilla; viz., from 25 to 30 pounds 
weight to the ream, free from specks ; in connection with which (as 
the remainder of the outfit necessary) should also be procured a No. 
2 lead-pencil, a pair of small scissors, and a penknife or pencil- 
sharpener. 



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MANNER AND ORDER OF TAKING THE MEASURES. 



1st. Breast. — Draw the Tape-line loosely over the fullest part of 
the Bust, measuring across from arm to arm. 

2d. Around Waist. — Take this measure tight or loose, as you 
wish the dress at this part. 

3d. Around the top of the Arm. — Take the measure close. 

4th. Length of Waist (under the arm). — Place the Tape-line 
directly underneath the arm-cui've, and measure straight down to 
the waist or hip, as long as the dress should be worn. 

5th. Length of Wav^t up Center of Front— Taike this measure 
from the waist or bottom of belt (as low down at front as the dress 
can be worn), up to the Neck (as high as may be desired). 

6th. Around the Neck — Allowing the Tape-line to meet closely 
around so as to admit the end of the fore-finger underneath. 

7th. Shoulder. — Measure down the shoulder-seam, from the Neck 
to the top of the Arm-size, as long as fashion or taste may require. 

8th. Across the Bach. — Draw the Tape-line directly across the 
back, over the shoulder-blades, (from arm to arm. 

9th. Length up Center of Bach. — This measure should be taken 
from the bottom of the waist or belt, to the Neck (as high as you 
wish the dress). 



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SUGGESTIONS on the POSITION of the person wUfle bein? measured? 
also, on the proper manner of placing the Tape 'line at the different 
points of the Form. 

While being measured, the lady should stand in her natural po- 
sition ; viz., erect, and with arms down. 

To prevent mistakes by beginners (or those unpracticed), it is ad- 
visable to take the measures over a well-fitting dress. 

For Breast. — The end of the Tape-line should be placed near the 
lower part of Arm-curve (in front, not underneath), pr^essing suffi- 
ciently to feel the muscle of the Arm, at the same time allowing the 
Tape-line to pass loosely over the fullest part of the Bust, in an arched 
or curved direction, until it reaches the same muscle (in front of 
the Arm) at the opposite side of the breast. The measure across 
the Bust can be made tight or loose, according to the manner in 
which the Tape-line is drawn over the Bust. 

Caution. — It is important not to take this measure too tight. 

Around the Waist. — The Tape-measure should be drawn tight, 
so as to allow for its being taken over the dress. 

Arm-Size. — Take the measure around that part of the arm of the 
dress, where the sleeve is sewed in, drawing the Tape-line loose, 
or tight, according to the size of the person. As a general rule, 
for a large-sized arm, this measure should be taken closer than^r 
a medium-size or small arm. A lady with very poor or small 
arm, always appears in better proportion to have a rather loose 
sleeve and arm-size. In judging of the correct size, it is advisable 
to measure and compare with the arm-size of the dress the lady 
has on. 

Length of Waist (under the arm). — The Tape-line should be placed 
directly underneath the arm, and the measure taken straight down 
to the bottom of the waist (on the hip) as long as the dress, at thjs 
part, can be worn. 

Qaution. — If you should take this measure very low down on the 
Waist, then remember to have the Tape-line placed as low, in pro- 
portion, when you take the measure up the center of front. 



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N. B. — Both these measures serve an important part in regulating 
the slope of the shoulder. This same rule should be observed in 
measuring for length up the center of back. 

Length up Center of Front. — This measure should be taken from 
the bottom of the Waist or belt (as low down as is natural for the 
dress to be worn), up to the Neck at front. 

Caution. — This measure should be very carefully and accurately 
taken, as it determines the height of the Neck at front ; it also 
forms a basis in finding the natural height or slope of the shoulder. 

Nech. — In taking this measure do not measure over the dress or 
collar, but on the Neck, allowing the Tape-line to just meet around 
(with end of forefinger underneath). Too loose a measure at this 
part will cause too much fullness on the upper part of the Shoulder, 
near the Neck. 

N. B. — It is always better to take a close measure at this part, 
and then stretch the Neck of the dress before putting on the band 
or cord. 

Shoulde)\ — In measuring this part of the form, place the Tape- 
line up to the side of the Neck, as high as the band or cord of the 
dress ; then measure down the Shoulder-seam, from the Neck to the 
top of Arm -size (as long as you wish the Shoulder of the Dress). 

N. B. — For ladies with large bust ; also, for loose waist and "Wrap- 
pers, the Shoulder-measure should be taken from ^ an inch to 1 inch 
longer than usual. This gives a better proportion in drafting the 
pattern. 

Across the Bach. — Place the end of the Tape-line directly at the 
Arm, passing it over the Shoulder-blades from Arm to Arm. 

Length up Center of Bach. — The end of the Tape-line should be 
placed on the Waist, below the belt, (as low down as the dress can 
be worn), then measure up to the back Neck (as high as you wish 
the Neck of the dress) 



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RemarL — In finding the proportions of the several parts of the 
form, by the process of measuring just given, it is important to re- 
member that upon the accuracy of the measures and their correct 
application in drafting depends the perfect fit of the garment. It 
is also to be understood that the method of measurement previously 
described is applicable alike to every style of garment, whether 
loose-fitting or tight, with this difference : viz., that, for loose and 
half-loose garments, an addition of 1 or 2 inches should be made 
to the breast-measure when drafting, and from 2 to 3 inches should 
be added to the measure around the waist for fullness to correspond. 

N. B. — ^VJlen taking the measures of the person^ always write them 
down in the same order as given below. 

AVERAGE MEASURES. 

INCHES. 

18 — Breast. 

24 — Around the Waist. 

13 — Arm-Size. 

8 — Length of Waist, under the Arm. 
13 — Length up Center of Front, 
12— Neck. 

7— Shoulder. 

13 — Across the Back 

16 — Length up Center of Back. 

SKIRT MEASURE. 

First — Measure from the Waist down the Center of Front 
Second — Measure down the Seam at the Side. 
Third — Measure down the Center of the Back. 



AVERAGE SKIRT-LENGTHS FOR TRAIN DRESS. 
INCHES. 

40 — Center of Front. 
40i — Seam Next Front. 
42^ — Seam at thfe Side. 
46 —Seam Nest Back. 
48 —Center of Back. 

N. B.— For average Skirt-Lengths for Short Dress, Basque, Sacque, etc., see Dia- 
grams representing said garments. 



THE 



Science and Geometry of Dress. 



PART FIRST. 



ELEMENTARY RULES AND DEFINITIONS. 



XjXZJSSOXJ- 1. 



Diagram 1. — This Diagram is designed to represent the Front 
of Dress- Waist in its general shape and outline, with the names and 
location of the Points, Curves and Lines forming the basis of the 
measurements used in drafting: the Front of Dress-Waist. 



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Diagram 2. — This is designed to show the proper position of the 
Front Dress-Guide on the Goods in the first stage of drafting. 

The heavy line, running parallel with the Front edge of Dress 
Guide, indicates the two Selvage-edges of the Dress Goods placed 
together in position for drafting. 

The dots composing the two lines running across the Diagram 
near its center, represent the measurement of the Breast ; and the 
dots composing the line running across the Diagram near the bottom 
denote measurements around the Waist. 



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The figures and large dots, marked 18* 18* Breast; also, 24* 34» 
and 44* Around the "Waist, denote average measures used by stu- 
dents in drafting while under instructions. 

The 1-inch space between the edge of Dress-Goods and the Front 
edge of the Dress-Guide , denotes the space allowed for Hem or 
Curve, and is required for all Waists which are open at the Center 
of Front. 



How to Draft the Front of Dress-Waist. 

[Open at the Center.] 

The Proper Position of Front Guide on the Goods when Dotting at the 
Measures for Breast and Waist. 

First arrange the Dress-Goods or lining in the following position, 
viz : Fold the Goods double, by placing the two Selvage-edges exactly 
together, and directly in front, with the Top or upper end of the 
Goods at the left-hand side. 

Rule 1. — Place the Front Guide in the position represented by 
Diagram 2, viz : with the Point of Front-Neck, resting at the Top or 
upper end of the Goods, and the Front edge of the Guid-e, placed par- 
allel with and 1 inch distant from the Selvage-edge of the Dress- 
Goods (all the way down) ; then draw a line along the Front-edge of 
the Guide from the Front-Neck-point to the bottom of the "Waist. 
This is called the Hem line. 

Rule 2. — Keep the Guide in the position just described, and pro- 
ceed to make dots through the perforations marked 18* 18* Breast, 
and 24* 34* and 44* Around the Waist, as represented by the large 
dots in Diagram 2. 

Explanation. — The figures 24 denote the actual size Ai'ound the 
"Waist, and the two spaces occurring between (24" 34* and 44») in- 
dicate the additional allowance required for the taking up of the 
two Darts at the Front of Dress-\Yaist — each space representing ten 
numbers, which is equivalent to the width of one Dart. 

N. B. — See special remarks on Dart Sizes. 



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How to Shape the Front Arm- Carre* 

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Rule 3. This is done by placing the two dots B* B* (printed 
on the Front Arm-Curve of the Guide), exactly at, and just touching 
the two dots 18* 18* previously made on the Goods for Breast 
Measure. While the Guide remains in this position, draw a line 
around the edge of the Arm-Curve, from 13, Arm-Measure (printed 
on the edge near the top), to the figures 13, near the Arm-Point. 

N. B. — For full explanations on the diflferent Arm Sizes for 
Cloaks, Children, etc., see special remarks under that head. 

HoTT to Draft Length- of- Waist. 

[Under the Arm.] 

Rule 4. — Place the Arm-point of the Guide, exactly at, and just 
touching the Arm-point on the Goods, with the Length-of- Waist 
edge of the Guide placed close to, and on a line with the dot marked 
44. (the measure Around-the-Waist as shown in Diagram 4). Then 
draw a line along the edge of the Guide, from the Arm-Point, down 
to the figure 8, denoting the Length of Waist. 

Caution. — In drafting this line great care should be taken not to 
stop at the 44* Waist Measure dot, but continue the line to the fig- 
ure denoting the length required. 

Explanation. — The figures for Length-of- Waist sizes are printed 
down the Length-of-Waist edge of Guide. 

The Proper Position of the Dress-Gnide when Drafting the Waist- Line 

at Front. 

Rule 5. — Place the Front-edge of Dress-Guide, close to and par- 
allel with the Hem-line, then move the Guide downward, in the 
same parallel position, until the end of Length-of-Waist line ap- 
pears just below, and on a line with the Bottom-edge of Dress Guide ; 
then draw a line across from the end of Length-of-Waist line, (indi- 
cated by figure 8), to the Hem at front. See Diagram 4. 

ExploLnation. — This Line forms a division of the Waist and 
Skirt of the Dress, and it is important that it be drafted accurately, 



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by having the Guide in the exact position described ; otherwise, the 
results at the Neck and Shoulder would be imperfect. This line also 
forms the basis for measuring up the Center of Front Waist. 

How to Measure For Length Up Center of Front. 

Rule 6. — Place the Front-edge of the Guide close to and paral- 
lel with the Hem line of the Goods, and the Bottom-edge of Guide 
resting on the Waist-line ; then make a dot on the Hem-line at the 
figures indicating the Length-up-Front : viz., 13, (printed on the 
Front-edge of the Guide.) 

Explanation. — This measure is used for the purpose of determin- 
ing the exact locality or Point of the Front-Neck. It also regulates 
the slope or angle of the Shoulder. 

How to Draft the Front-Neck. 

Rule 7. — Place the Front-Guide in the position represented by 
Diagram 3: viz., with the measure 12, Front Neck, placed on a 
line with, and directly opposite the dot 13, (previously made on the 
Hem-line), to denote Length up Front; observing at the same 
time that the Front-edge of Guide is placed close to, and paral- 
lel with the Hem-line (all the way d )wn) ; then make dots at 12 
Front Neck, and 12 Upper-Neck. Now place the Neck-Curve of 
the Guide directly underneath, and touching the dots just made for 
Neck-measure; then draw a line from the Hem at Front to the Upper- 
Neck-dot on the Goods, using for this purpose the Neck Curve of 
the Guide. This shapes the Front-Neck, as shown by Diagram 4. 

How to Draft the Front Shoulder. 

Rule 8. — Place the Upper-Neck-Point of the Guide directly at 
the Upper Neck Point on the Goods, at the same time having the 
Shoulder-edge of Guide resting on the top of Arm-Curve, at the 
figures 13, as indicated in Diagram 4. While the Guide remains 
in this position, draw a line on the Goods from the Upper-Neck- 
Point to the figure 7, (the Shoulder-Length). 

Explanation. — The figures printed on the Shoulder-edge of the- 
Guide, indicate the different Shoulder-lengths. 



[19] 

How to Re-Shape the Upper Part of Front Arm-Cnrve. 

Rule 9. — Place the lower part of the Arm-Curve of the Guide 
to the same part of Arm-Curve on the Goods, at the same time 
having the toj) of Arm-Curve resting at the end of the Shoulder- 
line, (as indicated by figure 7) ; then draw a line from the end of 
Shoulder-line to the loioer Breast-dot, as shown by Diagram 5. 

Explanation. — The Arm Curve, below the lower Breast-dot, 
should not be changed. 

How to Find the Proper Height of Darts at Front. 

KuLE 10. — Lay the Dart Rule (across the outline of the Front 
Waist already drafted on the goods) in the same position as shown 
by Diagram 5 : viz., with the wide end of the Rule placed close to 
and parallel with the Hem-line, and the upper edge (near the point) 
placed directly underneath the lower part of Arm-Curve. Now, 
while in this position, make dots through the perforations marked 
" 1st and 2d Darts for Ladies," (printed near the under edge of the 
Dart-Rule). 

To Measure Dart-Space at the Bottom of Waist. 

Rule 11. — Measure on the "Waist-line 1^ inches from the 
Hem-line, and make a dot. Now shape the First Dart by placing 
the pointed end of Dart-Rule close to the dot made on the Goods 
for the tcp of the First Dart, at the same time having the Side of 
Dart-Rule close to the l|-inch dot previously made on the Waist-line 
then draw a line down each side from the Point to the Waist-line. 

The Second Dart is shaped in the same manner, leaving half-an- 
iuch space between each Dart on the Waist-line. 

To Draft the Center Line of Darts. 

Rule 12. — Make a dot on the Waist-line in the center of each 
Dart ; then draw a straight line from this dot to the Point, as shown 
in Diagram 6 

Explanation. — This line is designed as a guide in basting the Goods 
down the center of the Dart before sewing the sides together. 




1. inch for hem or curve. 



£dge of Dress Ooods. 



[21] 

N. B. — Allow for Seams, as Shown by Diagram 6. The inner 
line is designed for Basting, and the outer for Seams. 

Diagram 6. — This represents the Front of Dress-Waist in its 
finished condition, showing the re-shaping of the Arm-Curve ; also, 
the dotted lines, denoting the Center of Darts, the space allowed for 
Seams, and the proper shape of the Curve at Front. 

This completes the Front of Dress- Waist. 



XiX3SS0 3>a- 2. 



Diagram 7. — This is designed to represent the Back of the Dress- 
Waist in its general shape and outline ; also, the location and names 
of the various Points, Curves and Lines forming the basis of the 
measurements used in drafting the Back of Dress-Waist. 

Diagram 8. — This is designed to show the proper position of 
the Back Dress Guide on the Goods in the first stage of drafting 
the Back of Dress-Waist. 

The heavy line, running parallel with the Center of Back edge of 
Guide, indicates the Fold of Dress-Goods in position for drafting. 

The large dots IS* 13« in the two dotted lines running crosswise 
of the Diagram near the center, represent the average measurement 
across the Back ; and the dot 24* with the line running crosswise 
near the bottom of the Diagram, represents the average measurement 
Around the Waist. 

N. B. — These Average measures are designed to be used in draft- 
ing only while under instructions. 



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How to Draft the Back of Dress-Waist. 

Closed at the Center. 
[See Diagram 8.] 

First bring the two Selvages evenly together ; then place the top 
of the Goods at the left-hand side, and the Fold-edge, (or middle of 
the Goods,) directly in front. 

Rule 13. — The Back-Dress-Guide should now be placed on 
the Goods in the same position as shown by Diagram 8 ; viz., with 
the Neck-Point of the Guide at the Top, and the Center-of-Back 
edge of Guide close to and parallel with the Fold in front. Then, 
while the garment remains in this position, make dots on the Goods 
(through the perforations on the Guide) at IS* 13« Back-measure, 
and 24. for measure Around the Waist. 

How to Shape the Back Arm-CurTe. 

[See Diagram 10.] 

Rule 14. — This is done by placing the two dots B* B, (printed 
on the Arm-curve of the Back-Guide) close to and on a line with 
the two dots made on the Goods at 13. 13* Back-measure. Then 
draw a line downward, from 13, Arm-measure, to the Arm-point, 
following the edge of the Curve. 

N. B. — For full directions on Arm-Sizes, see special notes under 
that head. 

How to Draft Length of Waist. 

[Under the Arm.] 

Rule 15. — Place the Arm-point of the Back-Guide exactly at 
and touching the Arm-point on the Goods ; observing at the same 
time that the Length-of- Waist edge of Guide is placed close to 
and on a line with the dot 24' (Around-the-Waist measure), as 
shown in diagram 10; then draw a line along the edge of the Guide, 
downward, from the Arm-point to the figure 8, which denotes 
Length of Waist. 

How to Draft tho Bottom of Waist-Line. 

Rule 16. — Place the Center-of-Back edge of Guide close to and 
parallel with the edge or Fold of Goods, and the bottom-edge of the 




Center of Back. 



Length up Center of Back. 



[26] 

Guide resting directly on the end of Length-of- Waist line ; then 
draw a line straight across from the figure 8 to the Center of Back. 
See Diagram 10. 

How to Measnre on the Goods for Len^h Up Center- of- Back. 

Rule 17. — Place the Center-of-Back edge of the Guide close to 
and parallel with the Fold of Goods, and the bottom-edge of the 
Guide resting on the Waist-line; then dot on the edge of Goods at 
the figures 16, (printed on the Guide for Length up Center of Back). 

How to Dot at the Ueasare for the Back-Neck. 

Rule 18. — Place the Back-Guide in the position represented by 
Diagram 9 ; viz., with the figure 12, Back-Neck-measure, placed on 
a line with and directly opposite the dot 16, (previously made on the 
edge of Goods), for Length up Center of Back; observing at the 
same time that the Center-of-Back edge of Guide, is on a line with 
the Fold of Goods all the way down ; then make a dot (on the Goods) 
at 12, Back-Neck. Now slip the Guide downward until the Neck- 
edge of the Guide is directly underneath and on a line with the dots 
just made; then draw a line from the figure 16 (on the edge), to 
12 as shown in Diagram 10. 

How to Draft the Back-Shonlder-Line* 

[See Diagram 11.] 

Rule 19. — Place the Back-Neck-point of the Guide exactly at 
and touching the Back-Neck-dot on the Goods, at the same time 
having the Shoulder-edge of the Guide (near the lower end) resting 
on the top of Arm-curve, at figure 13 ; and, while the Guide is in 
this position, draw a line from the Back-Neck-point to the figure 7, 
(printed on the Shoulder of the Guide), denoting the length. 

How to Re -Shape the Back Arm-CuTTe. 

[See Diagram 11.] 

Rule 20. — Place the Arm-point of the Guide exactly at and 
touching the Arm-point on the Goods, at the same time having the 
upper part of Arm-curve placed at the end of the Shoulder-line. 



[28] 

(indicated in Diagram 11 by figure 7;) then draw a line from the 
end of Shoulder to the Arm-point (as shown in Diagram 11). 



How to Shape the Side-Form of the Back-Waist. 

Rule 21. — Place the Side-form-Rule of the Guide in the same 
position on the Goods as shown in Diagram 11 ; viz: First make a 
dot at the Waist-line (on the Goods) half-an-inch from the center of 
Back ; also, make a dot on the Arm-curve, a little below half-way ; 
then place the upper edge of the Side-form-Rule close to these dots, 
and draw a line from the Arm-curve to the Waist, (using the upper 
or most rounded edge for this purpose). 

Explanation. — The shape of the Curve can be varied, more or 
less, as the difference in forms and change in fashion may require. 

Diagram U. — This represents the Back of Dress-Waist in its 
finished condition, showing the re-shaping of the Arm-curve, the 
shape and position of the Side-form, lines for Seams, etc. 

This completes the Back of Dress- Waist. 



ixissozu' a. 



How to Draft Lady's Coat-Sleeve. 

[See Diagram 12.] 

First: Measure Around the top of the Arm; second: Down the 
inside Seam of the Sleeve; and, third: Around the Wrist, suffi- 
ciently loose for Sleeve to slip over the hand. 

EuLE 22. — Place the Goods in proper position, with the Selvage- 
edge directly in front, and the top or upper end of Goods at the 
left-hand side; then proceed as follows : First: Measure downwards 
from the top of Goods 3^ inches, and make a dot directly on the 



L29J 

edge. Second: Make a dot on the edge of Goods 18 inches below 
the 3|-inch dot first made. Third: Make a dot on the edge of 
Goods half-way up the length of the Sleeve ; viz.; 9 inches. Fourth : 
Make a dot for inside curve 1 inch across from the 9-inch dot. 
Fifth: Make a dot 7^ inches across from the 1 -inch dot. Sixth: 
Make a dot at the top of the Goods 7| inches distant from the 3|^- 
inch dot first made. Seventh : Make a dot 4 inches straight across 
from the 18-inch dot at the Wrist. Eighth : Make a dot 1 J inches 
below the 4-inch dot. 

How to Shape the Outline of the Sleeve. 

Begin at the 3|-inch dot and make a curved line to the Ti^-inch 
dot, using the upper edge of the Side-form-Rule. This forms the top 
of the Sleeve. Now shape the outside Curve of the Sleeve by placing 
the Dot-A part of the Side-form-Rule directly on the 7 J-inch elbow 
dot, at the same time having the small end of the Rule resting on 
the 7 J-inch dot, at the top of the Sleeve ; then draw a line on the 
upper edge, from the 7|-inch dot at the elbow, to the 7J-inch dot at 
the top. Now reverse the Side-form-Rule by placing the Dot-A 
part on the 7|-inch elbow-dot, with the small end resting on the 1 J- 
inch dot at the Wrist ; then draw a line on the curved edge of Rule, 
from the elbow-dot to the Wrist. 

The inside Curve of Sleeve is formed in a similar manner, by placing 
the Dot-A part of Side-form-Rule at the 1-inch dot, and drawing 
a curved line to the 3}-inch dot first made. Now reverse the Side- 
form-Rule by placing the small end at the 18-inch dot, and the 
Dot A part of rule on the 1-inch dot, and drawing a line on the 
upper edge of Side-form-Rule. Next draw a straight line across at 
the Wrist from the l|-Inch dot to the 18-inch dot. 

ITiis completes the upper part of the Sleeve. 

The under part of the Sleeve is shaped in the same manner, except, 
it is made 1 inch narrower on the outside seam, and curved inwardly 
at the top. 

N. B. — The size and shape of the Sleeve can be varied by adding 
to the measures at the top, the Elbow, the Wrist, and the Length, as 
may be desired. 



[31] 



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Dress-Waist, Closed at the Front. 

[See Diagram 15.] 

Rule 23. — Place the Front-Dress-Guide on the Fold of Goods 
in the position indicated by Diagram 15; viz., with the Front edge 
slipped 1 inch over the edge of Goods, in such position that the 
dots of the Front-Neck will be resting directly on and parallel with 
the edge of Goods underneath. 

Caution. — If this position of the Front-Guide on the Goods 
should be overlooked or neglected, it would seriously affect the shape 
and fit of the Dress by making it too loose at the Front-Neck and 
across the Breast. | 

It is also equally important to have the Front-edge of the Guide 
slipped over the edge of Goods (in the same manner as described) 
when dotting for the Front-Neck; in which case the figure 12, Front- 
Neck, will be directly over the dot made for Lcngth-up-Front, 
and on a parallel line with the edge of Goods underneath ; then dot 
as usual at 12, Front-Neck, and 12, Upper-Neck. 

In all other respects, this Waist is drafted according to the Rules 
given for Dress-Waist open at the center of Front. \ - : 

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Dress-Waist, Open at the Back. 

[See Diagram 16.] 

HuLE 24. — Place the Back-Dress-Guide in the same position 
as shown in Diagram 16 ; viz., with the Center-of-Back edge of 
Guide 1 inch distant from and parallel with the Selvage-edge of 
Goods ; then draw a line for Hem or Lap. Next proceed to dot and 
draft in the same manner as for Waist dosed at the Center of Back. 

Caution. — The measure for Length, up Center of Back, should be 
applied on the Hem of the Goods ; and when dotting for Back Neck, 
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How to Draft the Front of Loose-Waist. 

[See Diagram 17.] 

Rule 25. — Place the Front-Dress-Guide on the Goods m the 
same position as shown by Diagram 17; viz., with the Front-edge 
placed close to and parallel with the 1-inch line made for Hem. 

N. B. — The Front of Loose-Waist is drafted in the same manner, 
and with the same measures as the Front of Tight "Waist, with the fol- 
lowing exceptions ; viz., 2 inches should be added to the Breast meas- 
ure, for fullness. For example : If the Breast-measure be 18 inches, 
then dot on the Guide at 20, on both rows of figures for Breast — 
also, adding the width of two darts for fullness at the Waist, by dot- 
ting at the figures 24« 34* and 44« This fullness is afterwards taken 
up in gathers at the Waist. 

How to Draft the Back of Loose- Waist. 

[See Diaqram 18.] 

Rule 26. — Place the Back-Dress-Guide on the Goods in the 
same position as shown by Diagram 18; viz., with the Center of 
Back edge of Guide placed close to and parallel with the Fold of 
Goods. 

N. B. — The Back of Loose-Waist is drafted in the same manner 
and with the same measures as the Back of Tight- Waist, with the 
following exceptions ; viz., 2 inches should be added to the measure 
across the Back, for fullness. For example : If the measure across 
the Back be 13 inches, then dot on the Guide at 15, on both rows of 
figures, denoting Back-measure ; also, adding 3 inches to the measure 
Around the Waist, or sufficient fullness to make the Length-of- 
Waist-line appear to be almost straight down from the Arm-point 
to the Waist-line. 

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This completes the Loose- Waist. 



Xazaisisosar s. 



Front- Waist, With Yoke. 

Diagram 19. — This represents the Front of Dress-Waist, with 
Yoke terminating at the "Waist-line. This style of Waist is com- 
posed of two parts, the upper part forming the Yoke, and the lower 
part the Side-form, which is extended 2 inches beyond the Arm- 
curve, for fullness, to be gathered into the Yoke. The 2-inch dot 
on the Waist-line denotes distance from the Hem-line, and is the 
lower terminus of the Yoke ; and the 3-inch dot on Arm-curve, de- 
notes distance from the Shoulder, and forms the upper terminus of 
the Yoke. 

Rule 27. — First, Draft the outline of the Front Waist, in the 
usual manner, according to the rules previously given. This being 
done, proceed to Shape the Yoke by placing the Side-form-Rule at 
the dots and figures denoting the distances, (as shown in Diagram 
19,) and drawing a line on the upper edge of the Rule, from the 
Waist-line to the Arm-curve, extending the line straight across to 
the two-inch dot (for fullness); then make another dot, 2 inches 
straight across, from the lower 18 Breast-dot. 

Next, re-shape the lower part of Arm-curve, by placing the lower 
B-dot of the Guide to the 2-inch dot last made on the Goods ; and, 
while the Guide remains in this position, draw a line from the 2- 
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point, and from thence downward to the 8-inch dot, (denoting 
Length-of-Waist,) as shown in Diagram. 

Explanation. — The two spaces indicated by 24* 34» and 44* denote 
fullness added to the Waist-measure, (each space being equal to 2 
inches) and is taken up in gathers. 

N. B. — This style of garment can be made open at the Front or 
Back, as may be desired, and is applicable to Ladies' Wrappers, 
Morning-Robes, Night-Dresses, etc. ^ 

Back- Waist, With Yoke. 

Diagram 20. — This represents the Back of Dress-Waist, with 
Yoke, terminating in a point, at the Center of Back on the Waist- 
line. 

Rule 28. — Draft the outline of Back- Waist in the usual man- 
ner. This being done, proceed to shape the Yoke, by placing the 
Side-form-Rule at the dots and figures, denoting the distances^ 
shown in Diagram, and drawing a line (on the upper-edge of the 
Rule) from the Waist, (at the Center-of-Back) to the 2-inch dot near 
the Center of Arm-curve, extending the line 2-inches beyond the 
Arm, for fullness. Next make a dot, 2 inches straight across from 
the lower Back-measure. 

\ow re-shape the lower part of Arm-curve^ by placing the lower 
B-dot of the Guide to the 2-inch dot last made on the Groods, and 
draw a line from the 2-inch dot at the terminus of the Side-form- 
line, to the 2-inch dot opposite the Arm-point, and thence down- 
ward to the 8-inch dot, denoting Length-of-Waist. 

Explanation. — The 3-inch dot on the Length-of-Waist line de- 
notes fullness added to the Waist-measure. 

N. B. — This fullness should always be measured by the inches on 
the Dart or Skirt-Rule. 



Waist-Toke, Pointed at the Front. 

Diagram 21. — This is designed to represent the Front of Dress • 
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Rule 29. — First draft the outline of the Front, in the usual 
manner. This being done, shape the Yoke by placing the lower 
part of Side-form-Rule at the Hem-line, 6 J-inches below the Neck, 
iind the upper part, upon the Arm-curve, 3 inches below the Shoul- 
der ; then draw a curved line from the 6 J-inch dot (on the Hem- 
line) to the 3-inch dot, on the Arm-curve, extending this line 4 
inches beyond, for fullness; then make a dot 4 inches straight 
across from the lower Breast-dot. Now make a dot 4 inches straight 
across from the 44-inch dot Waist-Measure, for fullness. 

N. B. — This fullness should always be measured by the inches on 
the Dart or Side-form-RuIe. 

Now proceed to re-shape the lower part of Arm-curve, by placing 
the hwer B-dot of the Guide at the 4-inch dot made opposite the 
lower Breast-dot, at the same time have the Arm-curve edge of the 
■Guide placed at the 4-inch dot at the terminus of the Side-form- 
line; then shape the lower part of the Arm-curve from the end of 
the Side-form-line to the Arm-point; and from thence downward 8 
inches, for Length of Waist. 

N. B. — The Bottom of Waist line should be re-shaped, as shown 
in Diagram. 

Back-Waist, With Yoke. 

Diagram 22. — This represents the Back of Dress-Waist, with 
Yoke terminating half-way up the Center of Back. 

Rule 30. — Draft the outline of the Back- Waist, as shown in 
Diagram. Next, Shape the Yohe, by placing the lower end of the 
Side-form-Rule on the 8-inch dot at the Center of the Back, and the 
Tipper part of Side-form-Rule on the Arm-curve, 2 inches below 
the Shoulder ; then draw a line on the edge of the Rule, from the 
8-inch dot to the 2-Inch dot, extending it 4 inches beyond the Arm- 
curve, for fullness. Next, make a dot 4 inches straight across from 
the lower Back-dot; then make another dot 6 inches across from 
the 44-inch dot, for 'fullness at the Waist. 

Now re-shape the lower part of Back-Arm-curve, by placing the 
lower B-dot of the Guide to the 4-inch dot opposite the lower 
Back-dot, and drawing a line from the 4-inch dot above (at the upper 



[39J 

terminus of the Side-form -line) to the 4-inch dot opposite the Arm- 
point, and thence downward to the 8-inch dot, denoting Length of 

Waist. 

Explanation — This Yoke may be made pointed at the Back, the 
same as at the Front, by measuring 10 inches downward (instead 
of 8). 

N. B. — In forming the Yoke, any shape or curve desired can be 
obtained by varying the position of the Side-form-Rule. 



[40] 



PART SECOND. 



XiSussoiDJ e. 



Front of Sacque- Wrapper. 

[LOOSE-FITTING.] 

Diagram 23. — This represents the Front part of Loose- Wrapper. 

The Waist of this garment is drafted by placing the Front- 
Guide in the same position on the goods as indicated by Diagram 
23, and following the directions given under Diagram 17, for draft- 
ing Front of Loose-Waist. 

How to Find the Slope of the Side -Gore. 

E-ULE 31. — Place the A-point of the Skirt-Rule at the 8-inch 
dot on the end of Length-of- Waist line, keeping the straight edge 
of the rule exactly parallel with the Hem-line, as shown in the 
Diagram ; then make a dot for the Side-Gore at figure 4, (printed 
across the center of Skirt-Rule for Gores). 

How to Draft the Line for Length of Skirt. 

[At the Side.] 

Rule 32. — Place the A-point of Skirt-Rule on the 8-inch dot 
at the terminus of the Length-of- Waist line, and the Straight-edge 
of Skirt-Rule on a line with the 4-inch dot, made for Side-Gore; 



DIAGBAM 23, 



Front of Lady's Loom fitting 
Sacque Wrapper. 




[42] 

then draw a line from the A-jjoint at the Waist, downward to the 
bottom of the Skirt, the required length ; viz., 41 inches. 

N. B. — It is important, in drawing this line, to make it of the 
same angle or slope all the way down ; and, as the Skirt-Rule is 
not of sufficient length, it will be necessary to slip it downward a 
little at each move, until the requisite length of Skirt is obtained. 



How to Measure for Length of Skirt at the Center of Front. 

Rule 33. — Measure from the Waist-line down the center of 
Front, 40 inches, and make a dot. 



How to Draft the Bottom of the Skirt. 

Rule 34. — Place the curved edge of Skirt-Rule at the dots 
denoting the length of the Skirt ; and draw a line across the bot- 
tom from the Hem to the Side. . , 



Back of Sacque -Wrapper. 

* [LooSE-FlTTINa.] 



I 

R 



Diagpram 24. — This represents the Back Part of Loose- Wrapper. 

Rule 35. — First, measure 5 inches across from the Selvage-edge 
of Goods, and draw a line, parallel with the edge, all the way down. 

(This allows sufficient Goods for making a Gore at the Center of 
he Back. Then proceed to draft by placing the Center-of-Back 

•Jedge of Guide, up to the 5-inch line, and the Neck-edge of Guide 

flipped up to the toj) of the Goods ; then draft the Waist according 

[to rule 26, Diagram 18, for Back of Loose-Waist. 



h 



' The Side-Gore, for the Back, should now be drafted in the same 
manner as described in rule for Front of Loose- Wrapper ; viz., by 
placing the A-point of Skirt-Rule, at the end of Length-of-Waist- 
line, and the Straight-edge exactly parallel with the edge of Goods; 
then dot at the figure 4, denoting the slope of Side-Gore. Next 
draw the line for Leugth-of-Skirt, as described in rule previously 
given for drafting the Side-at-Front. 



DIAGRAM 24. 



Back of Lady's Loose fitting 
Sacque Wrapper. 




[44] 

The Center-of-Back Gore is drafted by reversing the position of 
the Skirt-Rule and placing the A-point, on the Waist-line at the 
Center-of-Back, and the Straignt-edge, parallel with the edge of 
Goods; then dot at figure 2, denoting the slope of Gore for the 
Skirt at Back. Next draw the line for Length-at-Back, by placing 
the Straight-edge of the Bule on a line with the 2-inch Gore-dot, 
and the A-jpoint of Skirt-Rule touching the Waist-line at the Cen- 
ter-of-Back; then draw a line from the Waist to the bottom of 
the Skirt; viz., 42 inches. 

N. B. — The Bottom of Skirt is shaped by the Curved-edge of 
Skirt-Rule. 

Explanation. — If a Gore is not desired at the Center-of-Back, the 
Goods should be folded double, when commencing to draft, and 
placing the Back-edge of the Dress-Guide up to the Fold, as 
shown in Diagram 8. 



XjEISSOZU 7. 



Front of Lady's Basque. 

[See Diaobam 25.] 

The Waist of this garment is drafted according to Rules previ- 
ously given under Diagrams 2, 3, 4 and 5. 

How to Find the Slope of the Gore* 

[At the Side.] 

Rule 36. — This is done by placing the Skirt-Rule on the Goods 
in the same position as shown in the Diagram; viz., with the A-point 
of the Rule resting at the end of Length-of- Waist-line (indicated 
by the dot at figure 8), and the Straight-edge of the Rule placed 
exactly parallel with the edge of Goods; then make a dot at the 
figure 4 for Gore at the side, (printed across the center of Skirt-Rule 
"Slope of Gores"). 



DIAGRA3125. 

LADY'S BASQUE 




Gore. 



-• 4 



[46] 

How to Draft the Line for Length of Skirt. 

[At the Side.] 

Rule 37. — Keep the A-point of tlie Skirt-Rule in the position 
last described; viz., at the terminus of the Length-of-Waist-line, 
at the same time having the Straight-edge of the Rule moved close 
to and on a line with the 4-inch dot made for Gore ; then draw a 
line from the A-point down to the 6-inch dot, shown by Diagram, 
(denoting the Length of the Skirt at the Side). 

Caution. — In drafting the Gores, it is very important that the 
Straight-edge of the Skirt-Rule be placed exactly parallel with, or at 
an equal distance from, the edge of Goods all the way down other- 
wise the true slope can not be obtained. 

For Length of Skirt, at the Front. 

Rule 38. — Measure down the edge of Goods at the Front, 8 
inches from the waist line, and make a dot to denote the Length of 
Skirt. 

How to Carve the Bottom of Skirt. 

Rule 39. — Place the Curved-edge of the Skirt-Rule up to and 
on a line with the dots made on the Goods for Length, and draw a 
line from dot 6, at the side, to dot 8 on the edge of Goods at Front. 

How to Shape the Curye Below the Waist-Line. 

[See Diagram 25.] 

Rule 40. — Measure downward from the outside line of the Second 
Dart 1 inch, and make a dot; then place the under or curved-edge 
of Dart-Rule in such position below the Waist-line as will give the 
curve required, and draw a line from the Hem to the 1-inch dot. 
This being done, extend the side of each Dart downward to the 
Curved line. 

Explanation. — The addition of this Curve to the Waist is an. 
allowance made for the shortening of the Waist, occasioned by the 
taking up of the Darts. 
4 



[47] 

How to Lengthen or Extend the Darts. 

[Below the Waist-Line.] 

RuLrE 41 — Place the Straight-edge of Skirt-Rule up to and par- 
allel with the Center-line of the Darts; then continue this line 
downward, by the same slope, to the bottom of the Skirt. 

The outline of the Darts should now be extended below the Waist 
to the bottom of the Skirt, by drawing a straight line from the 
terminus of each Dart, at the "Waist-curve, to the terminus of the 
Center-line, at the bottom of the Skirt. Both sides of the Darts 
should be drafted in the same manner. 

N. B. — The Cross-Dart at the bottom of the "Waist is shaped by 
the under edge of the Dart-Rule. 

This completes the Front of Basque. 

Back of Lady's Basque, Without Plait. 

[See Diagram 26.] 

The Waist of this garment is drafted according to Rules pre- 
viously given under Diagrams 8, 9, 10 and 11. 

How to Shorten the Waist. 

[At the Center op Back.] 

Rule 42. — Measure upwards on the edge of Goods J inch from 
the "Waist-line, and make a dot ; then draw a line across from this 
dot to the Side-form, (as indicated by Diagram 26). 

Explanation. — This shortening of the "Waist, at the Centre of the 
Back, is an allowance made for the stretching of the Bias-seam of 
the Back, and is required in all tight-fitting garments which have 
the "Waist and Skirt drafted together. 



DIAGRAM 26. 

LADY'S BASQUE ; 
Without Plait at Back. 



Top of Dress Ooods. 




DIAGRAM 

37. 



-2 



[49] 

How to Draft the Skirt* 

[At the Back. 

E.ULE 43. — This is done by placing the A-point of the Skirt- 
Rule on the goods in the same position as shown in Diagram 26 ; 
viz., with the A-point of the Hule resting on the Side-form-line, 
^ inch above the Waist ; at the same time having the Straight-edge 
of the Rule placed exactly paiiallel with the fold of Goods, (at the 
centre of Back) ; then make a dot at figure 2 for Gore, (printed 
across the center of Skirt-Rule). 

Hon to Draft the Line for Lengtli of Skirt. 

[Next THE Back.] 

Rule 44. — Keep the A-point of the Skirt-Rule, in the posiHon 
last described, at the same time having the Straight-edge moved 
close to the 2-inch dot, (made on the Goods for Slope of Gore); 
then draw a straight line downward from the A-point to figure 9, 
as shown in Diagram to denote Length of Skirt, next Back. 

How to Cnrre the Bottom of the Skirt. 

Rule 45. — Measure down the Centre of the Back (from the 
figure J ) the required length ; viz., 10 inches, and make a dot, then 
place the Curved-edge of Skirt-Rule up to and on a line with the 
two dots made for the Length of Skirt, and draw a line along the 
edge of the Curve from the dot 10, at the Center of Back, to the 
dot 9 at the Seam next the Back. 

How to Separate the Side •Form -A from the Back. 

RuLiE 46. — This is done by cutting on the Side-form line, be- 
ginning at the bottom of the "Waist, and following the dotted lines 
to the Arm-curve. 



[50] 

TLovr to Place the Side -Form -A on the Goods, to Obtain the Shape of 

Side • Form - B. 

[See Diagram 27.] 

Rule 47. — After separating the Side-form-A, from the Back, 
place it on the Goods as shown by Diagram 27, keeping it in the 
same position, by pinning or otherwise, until its shape, or outline, 
is obtained, by drawing a line entirely around its edge. 

Caution. — In marking the outline of the Side-form on the 
Goods, it is important that its original shape, as well as position 
on the "Waist-line, be preserved, by supplying the line, for the 
piece cut out when forming the Plait. 



How to Draft the Length and Gore of Skirt at the Side. 

Rule 48. — The slope of this Gore is obtained in the same 
manner as already described for " Gore next Back ; " also, the line 
for Length at the Side and Back, and the Curve at the bottom of 
Skirt, by applying the measures given in the Diagram. 

N. B. — In drafting the Waists of all garments, it should be 
remembered that Seams must be added, according to Diagrams 6 
and 11. 

For all Skirt-Seams allow half an inch outside of the Basting- 
line, except at tlie Seam, running from the Side-form; for which 
no addition is required. 

This Completes the Back of Plain Basque, 



[51] 



Xjxsss^st e. 



Back of Lady's Basque. 

With Box-Plait at tlie Side -Form. 

[See Diagrams 28 Aia> 29.] 

This Waist is drafted exactly in the same manner, and by the 
same rules as given under Diagrams 26 and 27, with the following 
exception ; viz., a Box-plait in the Skirt, extending from the Side- 
form. 

How to Draft the Plait at Bacfc. 

Rule 49. — This is done by measuring 2 inches across from the ^ 
inch dot near the bottom of the Side-form, and drawing a line, 
sloping upward half an inch, (as shown in Diagram). 

Explanation. — The Skirt of this garment is drafted in the same 
manner as described under rules given for Diagram 26, with the 
following exception; viz., the A-point of Skirt-Rule should be 
placed at the terminus of the 2-inch Plait, (above the "Waist-line), 
while the Straight-edge of the Rule, lays parallel with the edge of 
Dress-Goods, as indicated in Diagram. 

How to Draft the Plait at the Side -Form. 

Rule 50. — First separate the Side-form-A from the Back, by 
cutting around its outline, as indicated by the dotted lines; then 
place it on the Goods in the same position as Side-form-B ; viz., 3 
inches back from the edge, to allow for the Plait; remembering also 
to supply the original shape of the part previously cut off in form- 
ing the Plait at the Back. 



DIAGRAM 28. 

LADY'S BASQUE; 
with Box Plait at the Side'Formi 



»Neck. 




_^ op of Dress Goods. 

r'^BIAGRAMSOr" 




9 Length. 



Gore. 2 



Eosplanation. — The Curve' at the terminus of the Length-of-"Waist 
' line, and also at the Side of the Skirt, is shaped by the under-edge, , 
! of Dart-Eule, and should be varied to suit the shape and size ofl ( 
' different forms, and is not generally more than 1 inch at its widesi 
. part. -' ' I 

i . . < ' \ 

j The remainder of this garment is drafted according to Rule pre-j 1 
* viously given for drafting skirt of Basque. f 

1 . N. B. — The slope of the Plait at the top should be made |n the \ 
I same angle as the top of Plait for Baqk ; viz., about half-an-inch. 






Back of Lady's Basque. ^ l' 

With Box-Plait at the Side-Form, Without Seam in the Skirt* 

[See Diagbam 30.] 

This Waist i& drafted in the same manner and by the same rules 
as given under Diagrams 26 and 27, excepting the Curve at Center ;, 
of Back, and the Box-plait at Skirt. 

Rule 51. — Place the Back Dress-Guide on the Goods 1 inchilis- 
tant from the edge of Fold, and draw a line its entire length. 
Then proceed to draft the outline of the "Waist in the usual manner. 

HoTV to Shape the Curye at the Center of Back. 

'!* 
This is done by making a dot half-an-inch from the Center of the ? 

Back at the Neck, (as indicated in Diagram), and drawing a line 

downward to the |-inch dot near the bottom of the Waist, and 

thence downward to the 10-inch dot on the edge of Goods at the 

bottom of Skirt. 

How to Form the Box- Plait. 

Rule 52. — This is done by drawing a line across the bottom of 
Side-form- A, from the |^-inch dot at the Center of Back, and sloping 
it downward to the bottom of Waist at the Side. The Waist-line 
should now be extended 4 or 5 inches straight across the Goods, and 



DIAGRAM 30. 

LADY'S BASQUE; 

with Box Plait at the Side Form, 
and without Seam in the Sl(irtt 



.^Neck, 



13 Arm measuEg* 




8 Length ofWalsft 



6 liengtlu 



Gor©«,2 



[55] 

the Side-form-A separated from the Back and placed upon this line, 
as indicated in Diagram by Side-Form-B. 

N. B. — ^The Gore at the Side, and the Curve at the bottom of 
Skirt, is obtained in the usual manner. 



xjixaisiEiozu o 



Lady's Basque. 

With Vest-Front. 
[Sbx Diagkam 31.] 

The Front of this garment is drafted in the same manner and 
by the same rules as for Basque (see Diagram 25), with the fol- 
lowing exceptions; viz., the Curve at the Center of Front, the 
Side-Form line shaping the Vest-Front, and the Pointed-skirt, 
terminating 12 inches below the Waist, (sloping downward from the 
bottom of the first Dart). 

How to Shape the Test-Front. 

EuLE 53. — Measure down the Shoulder-line 3^ inches from the 
figure 12, Upper-Neck, and make a dot; then place the A-point 
of the Skirt-Rule on the 3J inch dot, with the lower part of the 
Skirt-Eule resting on the Waist-line, (at the center of the first 
Dart;) then draw a line from the Shoulder to the Waist-line (as indi- 
cated in Diagram by the dotted line). 



DIAGRAM 31. 

LADY'S BASQUE; 
with Vest Front. 



.Neck 



7 Shoulder. 
13 Arm. 



Arm-jMjint. 




L Around Waist. 
8 Length of Waist. 

W 



^6 Iiength. 



Gore. 4 



12 Length 

from W^aist Curve. 



^gS£^£^iSS3ss^ 



[57] 



How to Make the Gore. 

Place the A-point of the Skirt-Rule at the terminus of the first 
Dart on the Waist-curve, at the same time having the Straight-edge 
of the Rule parallel with the edge of Goods; then dot at figure 1 
for Slope of Gore and draw a line for Length of Skirt, in the 
usual manner, to the 12-inch dot, as shown by Diagram. 

Explanation. — This line for Length of Skirt is a continuation of 
the Side-Form line, and, when the Darts are taken up, forms the 
Vest-Front. After the Skirt is drafted, the lower part, next the 
Front, is re-shaped by drawing a line 7 inches below the AVaist, and 
shaping it upward to figure 4, as indicated by the dotted line. 

N. B. — The Curve at Front should be made by marking on the 
under-edge of Dart-Rule, leaving a space of half-an-inch at the 
Neck and Waist-line, and then continuing it downward to the bot- 
tom of the Skirt; viz., 7 inches, drawing the line with the Straight- 
edge of the Rule. 

The shaping of the Darts below the Waist is done by the Straight- 
edge of Skirt-Rule, in the manner described under the Rule givea 
for Diagram 25. 

Back of Lady's Basque. 

With Box-Plait at the Side -Form and Center of Back. 

[See Diageam 32.] 

Rule 54. — Place the Back of Dress-Guide on the Goods, 2 inches 
distant from the edge, and proceed to draft the outline of the Waist 
in the usual manner, by the measures given in the Diagram. 



J)IAGRA3I 33. 

LADY'S BASQUE BACK; 

with Box Plait at the Center of Back; 
also at the Side form; and without 
Seam In the Skirti 



iNeck. 




10 Length, 



S Length, of "Waist. 



k 6 Length. 



Gore. 



Gore— 2. 



[59] 



Xjzassoio' lo 



Lady's Half-Fitting Sacque. 

[Sbk Diagram 33.] 

How to Draft the Front. 

Rule 55. — Place the Front-Guide on the goods in the same 
position as shown by Diagram. Then draft by the Kules used for 
Basque, with the exception of making only one Dart, and dividing 
the Front by Side-form, commencing at the Waist-line, 3 or 4 
inches from the Hem, and terminating on the Arm-curve. 

Explanation. — This Side-form (when preferred) may terminate 
on the Shoulder, as in Diagram 31. 

The Dart in this Sacque should be taken up directly underneath 
the Side-form line at the Waist, to become a part of the continu- 
ous seam running from the Shoulder to the bottom of the Skirt. 

The curve at the center of Front; the curve under the Waist- 
line ; the Cross-dart, and the Gore of the Skirt, etc., are all drafted 
as previously described in the rules for Basque, under Diagrams 
25 and 31. 

Lady's Half-Fitting Sacque- 

Witliout Plaits, 

[See Diagram 84.] 

How to Draft the Back. 

Rule 56. — Place the Back-Guide on the goods 1 inch distant 
from the edge, to allow for Gore at the Back-skirt. Then jDroceed 
to draft by the measures given in the Diagram, in the same manner 
as for the Back of Basque, in Diagram 26. 



DIAGRAM 33. 

LADY'S HALF-FITTING SACQUE» 



13 Arm measure. 




r^- Around Waist. 
VS Length of Waist. 



'^ \^ Lil-- 



r 



^Jweliength. 



Gor©. 4 



diagram: 34. 

lady's half-fitting sacque; 

without plaits. 



.Neck 




^^G Length. 



[62] 

Explanation. — The Side-form of this garment commences on the 
Waist-line, 2 inches distant from the center of Back, and termin- 
ates on the Arm-curve (a little below the center). After being sep- 
arated from the Back, it should be placed on the goods in the posi- 
tion represented by Side-form-B in Diagram 35. Then proceed to 
draft the Skirt by the rules previously given for Skirt of Basque. 

N. B. — The Gore at the Back-Skirt is drafted bv reversing the 
Skirt-rule, and dotting at 1-inch for the slope. 



XjX:SISIC>3>J IX. 



Lady's Folonaiso. 

[Open at the Front.] 

How to Draft the Front. 

[See Diagram 36.] 
Rule 57. — Place the Front-Guide on the Goods in the same 
position as shown in Diagram, and proceed to draft the Waist ac- 
cording to the rules previously given for Front of Lady's Basque. 

Explanation. — The Skirt of Polonaise is drafted by the Rule pre- 
viously given for Lady's Sacque- Wrapper, and the Darts by the Rule 
for Lady's Basque. 

Lady's Polonaise 

With Box. Plait. 

[See Diagram R7.] 
How to Draft the Back. 

Rule 58. — Place the Back-Guide 4 inches from the edge of 
Goods, to allow for the Plait at the Center of Back ; then draft the 
Waist in the same manner as described for Back of Basque (see 
Diagram 30), by separating the Side-form; making the Gore at the 
Side ; shaping the Box-Plait at the Back, etc., etc., applying the 
measures printed on the Diagram for this purpose. 
5 



DIAGRAM 36. 



12i^eck. 



moulder 



I fVi Arm 



'18, 

jg ) Breast. 



LADY'S POLONAISE; 
Open at the Fronti 



'Around Waist; 

l8 Length of Waist^ 




iTfi 




DIAGRA3I 37. 


i 
1 




12^^^ • BACK OF LADY'S POLONAISE; 

X^Q with Box Plait at the Side-Form: 
nH^ also at the Center of Back. 


1 


9 


t1 

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/' Form. / / Form. / 


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Box- 1 
Plait. / 


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p- 
40 




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>?" 





[65] 

Explanation. — The Side-form line may terminate at the Shoulder 
instead of the Arm-curve, if desired, as in Diagram 32. The 
length of Skirt, at the Side next Back, is 39 inches, and the length 
of Skirt, at the Side next Front, is 34 inches, the difference in the 
two lengths being 5 inches. This difference should be taken up in 
three Plaits, near the upper p>art of the Skirt, at the Side next Back. 
See Diagram 63, showing the proper distances for adjusting the 
Loops and Plaits at the Back of Skirt. 

Miss* Basque. 

Closed at the Front. 

[Seb Diagram 88.] 

How to Draft the Front. 

Rule 59. — Place the Front-Guide in the same position as shown 
by Diagram 38 ; viz., with the Front-edge slipped over the Fold of 
Goods 1 inch ; then draft in the usual manner by the rule given for 
Waist closed at Front ; remembering to add only one Dart to the 
"Waist-measure. 

Explanation. — This Dart should be extended below the Waist- 
line to the bottom of Skirt, the same as Lady's Basque. In all other 
respects, the Front of this garment is drafted by the rule for Front 
of Lady's Basque. 

Caution. — It is important to remember that, when dotting for the 
measures of the Neck, the edge of Front-Guide should be slipped 
over the Fold of the Goods in the same manner as when first com- 
mencing; otherwise, the Dress would be too large at the Front- 
Neck. 

Miss' Basque, Open at the Back. 

[See Diagram 39.] 
How to Draft the Back. 

Rule 60. — Before commencing to draft this Waist, it is necssary 
to draw a line parallel with and 1^ inches distant from the Selvage- 
edge of Goods, making it the entire length of the Back. (This 



■SpOOO JO 9Sp& POPIOJ J9A0 qoui OUO 

pd<:Idi[s tjpiiio ss3.i(f jo oSpe jucu^ti 



•s|ioo«» «$f«ajci 



.|o aS|»:i p»piroj 




'spoof> ««sdJ<i .|0 dSpx aSuAias 




[67J 

line is to allow for the Gore of the Skirt at the Center of Back). 
A second line should now be made for Lap; viz., 2 inches distant 
from the line first made. Now place the Center-of-Back edge of 
Guide close to this line, and draft the "Waist in the same manner as 
for Waist Open at the Back, applying the measures printed on the 
Diagram. 

N. B. — This style of Basque can be made with Side-form at the 
Back, and Gored- seam extending from the same, by applying the 
rules previously given for this purpose. (See Diagrams 26, 28, 30, 
and 32). 



XjX:iSS02>J 12. 



Bodice- Waist. 

[See Diagram 40.] 

How to Draft the Front. 

Rule 61. — Place the Front-Guide on the Goods in the same po- 
sition as shown by Diagram, and proceed to draft by the rule pre- 
viously given for front of Lady's Basque, being governed by th(» 
measures and distances indicated in Diagram 40. 

HoTf to Form the Low Neck. 

Rule 62. — First, measure 3 or 4 inches from the Neck down- 
ward, and make a dot on the Hem-line ; next measure upward on 
the Shoulder-line IJ inches above its end, and make a dot; then 
place the Side-form-Rule up to these dots, moving it into such po- 
sition as will give the curve or shape desired. 



•>ilH>oo JO aSpj 









HOKI T 


•aAjno 10 raajj 




» 


cA 


Is 


r:-. 


4^T 

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1 

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[69] 
Bodice Waist. 

[See Diagbam 41.] 

How to Draft the Back. 

E.ULE 63. — Place the Back-Guide on tlie goods m the position 
shown by Diagram. Then proceed to draft the Waist and Skirt by 
the rule for Back of Basque, Diagram 26. 

The Low Neck is shaped by placing the Side-form-Rule across 
the Back, at the figures indicated in the Diagram; viz., 4 or 5 
inches below the neck, and IJ inches above the end of the Shoul- 
der-line. 

The Side-form is separated from the Back and placed at the top 
of the goods in the manner previously described, and the Skirt 
drafted in the usual manner. 

Miss' Polonaise/ With Side-Form. 

Closed at the Front. 

[See Diaobam 42.] 

How to Draft the Front. 

Rule 64. — Place the Front-Guide on the goods in the position 
indicated by the Diagram; viz., with the Front edge of the Guide 
slipped 1 inch over the Fold-edge of goods ; then draft the "Waist 
by the measures printed on the Diagram, in the same manner as 
for Tight- Waist, open at the Front, remembering to add only the 
width of one Dart to the Waist-measure. 

How to Shape the Side -form. 

Rule 65. — First, make a dot on the Waist-line 3 inches from 
the Fold-edge of goods; then place the lower part of the Side- 
form-Rule, on this line, and the upper part of the rule, resting at 
the lower B-dot on the Arm-curve, and draw a line from the Waist 
to the Arm-curve. 



[71] 

How to Draft the Skirt at Front. 

Rule 66. — This is done by placing the A-point of Skirt-E,ule 
at the 3-inch terminus of the Side-form-line on the Waist, and the 
straight-edge of the rule, parallel its entire length with the Fold- 
edge of goods, and making a dot at the figure 2 for Gore, next 
Front. 

The Line for Skirt at the Seam next Front is drafted by placing 
the Straight-edge of Skirt-rule up to the Gore-dot, and drawing a 
sloping line from the "Waist to the bottom of the Skirt; slipping 
the rule down a little at each move, and keeping it in the same 
slope all the way down, until the required length is obtained. The 
remainder of the Front is drafted in the usual manner. 

Explanation. — The Space indicated in the Diagram, under the 
lower part of the Side-form-line, denotes the place for cutting out 
and taking up the Dart ; the shape of this Dart being first obtained 
by placing the Side-form-Rule in such position, under the Side-form- 
line first made, as to form a point a little above half-way ; and then 
drawing a line on the edge of the rule downward, extending it 
half-an-inch below the Waist-line. The extension of this Dart- 
line below the Waist is to allow for the shortening of the Waist at 
the Side-form, occasioned by the taking up of the Dart, and is 
required in all Tight-Fitting Waists having a Side-form at the 
Front. 

Diagram 43. — This represents the Side-form-A of the Front 
of Miss' Polonaise, placed on the goods as Side-form-B, together 
with the forming of the Gore and Length of the Skirt, which are 
drafted in the usual manner. 



Miss' Polonaise. 

Open at the Back. 

[See Diagrams 44 and 45.] 
How to Draft the Back. 
Rule 67. — Place the Back-Guide on the Goods in the position 



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DIAGRAM 44. 

MISS S OPEN BACK POLONAISE. 
with Box Plait at Side Form. 



DIAGRAM 45. 




[73] 

indicated by the Diagram ; viz., with the Center-of-Back edge of 
Guide slipped back 1 inch from the edge of Goods, to allow for 
Lap; then draft by the measures printed on the Diagram in the 
same manner as for Waist Closed at the Back. 

Explanation. — The shortening of the Back, the forming of the 
Box-plait, the slope of the Gore, and the drafting of the Skirt, are 
governed by the Rules previously given for drafting Back of Basque 
(see Diagrams 28 and 29), excepting that in this garment the Plait 
is 3 inches, and the Gore at the Side and next Back is 3 inches, in- 
stead of 4. 

Diagram 45. — This represents the Side-form A separated from 
the Back and transferred in its entire outline to the top of the 
Goods in the position indicated by Side-form B in the Diagram ; 
viz., 3 inches back from the Selvage-edge, to allow for Box-plait at 
the Seam next Back. 

Explanation. — The Slope of the Gore at the Side-seam, the length 
of the Skirt, etc., are drafted in the usual manner. 



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Lady's Loose Sacque-Cloak. 

Double -Breasted. 

[See Diagram 46.] 

How to Draft the Front. 

Rule 68. — Place the Front Guide on the goods in the same po- 
sition as shown in Diagram ; viz., 2 J inches from the Selvage-edge 
(to allow sufficient goods for the shaping of the double-breasted col- 



DIAGRA5I 40. 
LADY'S LOOSE SACQUE CLOAK; 
Double Breast. 

Sir 




Waist line. 



SKIRT 



13 Arm. 



}■ Breast. 



Arm Point. 



8 Length of Waist. 




16 



[75] 

lar) ; then draw a line along the Front-edge of the Guide, its entire 
length. Now proceed to draft in the same manner as for the Front 
of Tight-Waist. 

Explanation. — The Skirt at Front, for Sacque- Cloak, is drafted by 
the same rule as the Front-Skirt of Lady's Polonaise, by applying 
the measure printed on the Diagram for the gore and length. 

The Spaces indicated by the figures 24, 34, and 44, denote full- 
ness added to the measure around the Waist. 

The Sloping line, commencing 6 inches (on the edge of goods) 
below the Front-Neck, and terminating at the 1-inch dot on the 
Shoulder-line (below the Upper-Neck), denotes the line of fold for 
Collar. 

The upper portion of the Neck, (commencing at the intersection of 
the loiver part of the Neck-Curve with the dotted sloping line),, 
extending to the 1-inch dot at the Shoulder, should be cut away 
for the sewinff on of the rolling collar. 



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The Buttonholes, indicated by the large dots near the Selvage-edge, 
and running lengthwise of the Front, are 3 inches apart, and the 
Buttons are placed 5 inches across from the buttonholes, and directly 
opposite. 

N. B. — For the shaping of the Collar, see Diagram 70, for Gent's 
Dressing; Gown. 



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Lady's Loose Sacque Cloak. 

[See Diagram 47.] 

How to Draft the Back. 

Rule 69. — Place the Back-Guide on the goods in the position 
shown by Diagram, and draft in the same manner as for Back of 
Tight- Waist, except at the measure across the Back, which should 
be made 1 inch looser than for a Tight- Waist. Also, at the meas- 
ure around-the-Waist, 2 inches should be added for fullness : re- 
membering to measure by the inches on the Dart-rule. 





DIAGRAM 47. 




LADY'S LOOSE SACQUE CLOAK. 


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[77] 

Explanation. — TJie Skirt of this garment la drafted by the same 
rule as Lady's Polonaise, applying the measures given in the Dia- 
gram. 

N. B. — I7ie tipper part of the Back indicated by the 1-inch dotted 
line (below the Neck), should be cut off to fit the Neck at the 
Front, and for the sewing on of the Collar. 



Lady's Circular. 

[Ses Diagram 48.] 

The measures used in drafting this garment consist of — first, the 
Neck ; second, across the Back ; third, length down the center of 
Back; and, fourth, length down the center of Front. 

How to Draft the Back of Circular. 

Rule 70. — Place the Back-Guide in the position indicated in 
the Diagram, viz.; with the Center-of-Back edge of Guide placed 
directly at the Fold-edge of goods, at the same time having the 
Neck-edge slipped down 5 inches below the top; then dot at 12, 
Back-Neck ; also, at 13, for measure across the Back, dotting on 
the upper line of measures for this purpose. Now change the po- 
sition of the Guide, and draw the line for Back-Neck. Next, place 
the Guide in the following position; viz., with its upper Neck- 
point resting at the Neck-point on the goods, at the same time 
having the shoulder-edge resting on the dot made for Back-]\Ieas- 
urc ; viz., 13. Then draw a line on the edge of the shoulder from 
the Neck-dot 12 to the figure 5, for Length, (printed on the shoul- 
dcr-edgc). Next, measure 1 iiich straight across frojn the Back-Keck, 
and make a dot; and from this point again measure 1 inch straight 
up, and dot. 

How to Draft the Front of Circular. 

Rule 71. — Turn the Front-Guide wrong side up, and place it in 
such position on the goods that the Upper-Neck measure, 12, tcill be 
dircctljj on and over the 1-inch dot last made, at the same time keep- 
ing the Front-edge of the Guide on a parallel line with the edge 
of the goods; then dot at 12, Front-Neck, and 12, Upper-Neck 



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The Front-Guide should be changed into its proper position, and 
the Neck-curve-edge of the Guide placed directly up to and under 
the dots last made for Neck at Front. A line should now be 
drawn from 12, Upper-Neck, to 12, Front-Neck, as indicated in 
Diagram. 

Explanation. — The Plait on the Shoulder is shaped by drawing a 
line on the Shoulder-edge of the Back-Guide from the Upper-Neck 
dot 12, to the 5-inch dot on the terminus of the Shoulder-plait. 

The length of the Circular and the curve at the bottom are obtained 
in the following manner; viz.: Place the figure-1-end of the tape- 
line on the Fold-edge of the Goods, 2 inches above the line of Back- 
! Neck (fastening it by pin or otherwise to the table) ; then wrap the 
tape-line (at the distance of 30 inches from the upper end) around 
a pencil, and while fully stretched, draw a line around from the 
fold-edge to the Front. This gives the Curve for the bottom, and 
the proper length. :_i 



Hood for Circular. 

[See Diagram 49.] 
How to Measure for Hood of Circular. 

First, measure with tape-line, beginning at the nape of the Neck, 
passing over the crown of the head to the center of the forehead ; 
second, measure from the left side of Ihe Neck, below the ear, to the 
opposite side at the same point. 

How to Draft the Neck-Curye of Circular. 

Rule 72. — First, measure down the Selvage-edge of goods 9 
inches, and make a dot ; also, measure across the top of the goods 
9 inches ; then draft the Neck-curve with the tape-line stretched in 
the manner described for drafting curve at the bottom of Circular, 
using 9 inches instead of 30. 

Explanation. — For length of Hood, make a dot 20 inches below 
the 9-inch dot (measuring on the edge of Goods) ; then make a dot 
12 inches above the 20-inch dot last made. 



[80] 

The Curve for the bottom of the Hood is shaped by the tape-line 
in the manner previously described, placing the 1-inch end of tape- 
line at the 12-inch dot last made and drawing a curve around the 
l:iottom, with the tape-line stretched 12 inches, as shown in Dia- 
gram 49. 

N. B. — The upper side of the Hood, extending from the 12-inch 
dot to the 9-inch dot at the top, is shaped by the Side- form-Rule; 
also, the dotted outside line, which is designed for facing. 



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Lady's Princess Dress. 

Witk Revere Collar. 

[See Diagram 50.] 
How to Draft the Front. 

Rule 73. — Place the Front-Guide in the same position on the 
Goods as shown by Diagram ; viz., 2 inches back from the edge ; 
then draw a line at this distance the entire length of the Front, par- 
allel with the Selvage-edge all the way down. Next, dot at the 
measures given in the Diagram, in the same manner as when 
drafting the Front of Tight- Waist. 

Explanation. — The Sideform is shaped from the inside of the sec- 
ond Dart to the center of the Shoulder, as shown by Diagram. 

The Darts are formed in the same manner as for Basque, except 
the second; which, in this garment, tei^minatcs at the 2-inch Gore-dot 
(9 inches below the Waist-curve). 

The inside line of the second Dart (above the Waist) is shaped by 
placing the Side-form-Rule in the position indicated in Diagram, 



DIAGRAM 50. 

PRINCESS DRESS; 

With Revere Collar. 



13 Ann measure. 



Breast. 




■Length 
at Side. 



[81] 

and drawing a curved line from dot A to dot B. The dotted line 
extending from the J-inch dot (at the Waist-curve) to the 2-inch dot 
at letter C^ indicates the slope of the Gore next Front, which should 
be continued on the same angle to the bottom ; viz., 40 J inches. 

The outside line of the second Dart extending from the B-dot on 
the Waist-curve to letter C, (at the 2-inch Gore-dot), indicates a 
continuous straight line to the bottom of Skirt, 40J inches. 

N. B. — This Skirt, when drafted in the manner above described, 
will be composed of a Bias, and Straight-edge at the seam next 
Front. 

The Revere Collar is drafted in the manner following ; viz., cut 
across, on the dotted line, from the Selvage-edge to the dot located 6 
inches below the Front-Neck; then turn over the goods on the 
heavy line denoting the Collar-fold. This being done, it is necessary 
to re-draft the Shoulder-line by placing the Shoulder-part of the 
Guide in the same position as at first, and draw a line from the 
Neck-point to the top of Arm-curve, dotting at the length required. 

The shape of the Revere Collar is obtained by placing the Side- 
form-Rule in such position on the goods as will produce the partic- 
ular shape desired. See Diagram. 

The 2-inch dot at the Shoulder denotes the width of the Collar at 
that part where it unites with the Collar of the Back. 



Princess Dress, With Revere Collar 

How to Draft the Back. 

RuxE 74. — The Back of this garment is drafted according to 
Diagram 37 — Back of Lady's Polonaise, or Diagrams 44 and 45, 
Miss' Polonaise — by applying the same rules for Gores and adapting 
the measures of the Bach to correspond with those of the Front. 

Before commencing to draft the Back of this garment, it is neces- 
sary to place the Neck-edge of the Guide 3 or 4 inches below the 
top of the goods. Also, before drafting the line for Back-Shoulder, 
the goods should be folded over downward, making the fold on the 
line of the Back-Neck-point and the top of Arm-curve. This 



[82] 

being done, re-draft the Shoulder-line on the goods, and shape the 
collar in the manner hereafter described. 

The shape of the Revere Collar at Back is obtained by placing the 
upper ]3art of the Side-form-Rule on the Shoulder, 2 inches below the 
Neck-point, and the lower part of Side-form-Rule resting at the 
Center-of-Back, 2 or 3 inches below the center of the Neck, and draw- 
ing a line on the rounded edge. 

Caution. — Now trim out this line, being careful 7iot to cut through 
the goods underneath, otherwise it would spoil the Back of the 
Dress. 

Gent's Sacque Yoke Shirt. 

[See Diagram 51.] 
How to Draft the Back. 

Rule 75. — For this garment draft by the following average 
measures; viz.. First: Across the breast 18 inches; Second: Omit 
the measure Around the Waist, and draio the line for Length of 
Waist straight down from the Arm-ptoint, the required length; 
Third: Around the Arm, 16; Fourth: Length of Waist, 10 inches; 
Fifth: Length up Center of Front, 16; Sixth: Around the 
Neck, 14; Seventh: Length of Shoulder, 6 inches; Eighth: Length 
of Skirt from Arm-point to the bottom, 25 inches. 

The outline of this garment is drafted by the rules previously 
given for Dress- Waist, and applying the above measures for this 
purpose. 

How to Shape the Back-Neck. 

Rule 76. — The Waist of this garment being drafted, then pro- 
ceed by making a dot on the edge of Goods 2 inches above the 16- 
inch dot. The Back-Neck is now shaped by the Neck-curve of the 
Guide, drawing a line (with the Guide in a reversed position) from 
the 2-incli dot on the edge to the 14-inch dot of UpjDer-Neck. 
This being done, make another dot 2 inches from the edge of the 
Goods on the curve of Back-Neck. Then make a dot three-fourths of 
an inch below the Q-inch dot, (at the terminus of the Shoulder). A 
line should now be drawn across from the 2-inch dot (on the curve 
of Neck) to the |-inch dot, below the end of Shoulder. Next, trim 



DIAGRAMS!. 



»1X Arm measure. 



GENT'S SHIRT 




[84] 

out the Neck by cutting exactly on the line of the Neck-curve and 
Shoulder to l|-inch dot below the top of Arm-curve. 

The Goods should now be folded over on the line drawn from the 
2-inch dot to the ^-inch dot, so that the Shoulder-edge of the Yoke 
will meet at the dotted line indicated in the Diagram as the Yoke- 
seam. 

Explanation. — The Back of Arm-Size is shaped with the Side-form- 
Kule, by drawing a line on the under-edge from the Shoulder to the 
1-inch dot below the Arm-point. 

How to Shape the Front" of Shirt. 

Rule 77. — First shape the Front Neclc. This is done by making 
a dot 1| inches below the 16-inch dot, indicating the length up 
Front, and then drawing the curve designated in Diagram by the 
dotted line. 

Explanation. — This curve for Front-Neck is shaped, after the Yoke 
is folded over, by the Neck-Curve of the Guide being placed in such 
position as to unite with and form a continuous line with the curve 
of the Yoke at Back-Neck, as shown by Diagram. 

Tlie dotted line in the Diagram (located at and forming the Yoke- 
seam), is the terminus of the upper part of the Front of Shirt where 
it unites with the Yoke. 

The re-shaping of the Front-Arm-Size is done by cutting off 1 
inch at the Arm-point (first drafted. 

The Curved dotted line, denoting length of "Waist, is shaped by 
marking on the Curved-edge of the Dart-Eule, placing it in such 
position as to produce the shape desired. 

The curve and length of the Shirt at the Side are obtained by the 
Skirt-Bule, the corners being rounded by the Side-form-Rule. 

N. B. — In drawing the Arm-size of Shirt it is necessary to draw 
the line from 16 Arm-measure to 13, near the Arm-point. 

Diagram 63. — This represents a separate Yoke for Shirt, and is 
drafted in the same manner as the Sacque-Yoke Shirt, with the fol- 



[85] 

lowing exceptions ; viz., the Shoulder part of the Back being ex- 
tended 3 inches beyond the Arm-size of the Front Yohe, and then 
gathered into a separate Yoke. The front of Shirt, for separate Yoke, 
is drafted in the same manner as the front of Sacque-Yoke Shirt. 

The letters A. B. in the Diagram indicate the YoJce-seam at Back, 
and the dotted line, commencing at the Neck-curve, denotes the fold. 

Dress-Skirt, Without Train 

[See Diagrams 54, 55 and 56.} 
How to Draft the Front- Width. 

Rule 78. — First, fold the Goods double; then measure across 
the top 5 inches for Waist-line, and make a dot. The A-point of 
the Skirt-Rule should now be placed at this dot, and the straight- 
edge of the Rule parallel with the fold of goods, dotting at figure 
2 for Gore, next Front ; then draft the line for length at the Side, 
and at the center of Front, in the usual manner. 

N. B. — The 1-inch dot on the fold-edge of goods (below the 
Waist-line) denotes the curving of the Waist at Front. 

How to Draft the Side and Back-Width 

RuiiE 79. — Place the Goods in the position indicated by Diagram 
155 ; then measure across the top 8 inches, for Waist-line, and make 
a dot. Next, place the Skirt-Rule in the position previously de- 
scribed for forming the Gore at the Side, and draft the remainder 
of the skirt in the usual manner, being careful to use the figures 
indicating the Lengths and Gores, printed on the Diagram. 

N. B. — Diagram 56 represents one plain Width, folded at the 
Center of Back, and is drafted by the figures indicating the meas- 
ures, by the rule previously given. 

Explanation. — This Skirt, when drafted, will measure 3 yards in 
width at the bottom. 









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[87] 
Bress-Skirt. 

With Train. 

[See Diagrams 57, 58, 59 and 60.] 

Rule 80. — This Skirt is drafted by the same rule as given for 
Hkirt without train, with the exception of its having two gores on each 
mide, instead of one; being, also, longer at the seams and wider 
at the bottom. 

In all other respects it is drafted in the usual manner, by apply- 
ing the figures on the Diagrams indicating the distances and lengths, 
and the slope of the gores. 

N. B. — This Skirt, when drafted by these measures, will be three 
yards and three-quarters wide at the bottom, with train eight inches 
in length. 

Lady's Over-Skirt 

[See Diagrams 61, 62 and 63.] 

Rule 81. — This Skirt is drafted in the same manner, and by the 
same rule as Dress-Skirt without train, using the measures indi- 
cating the width at the AVaist, the curve at the Front and Side, the 
slope of the gores, and the lengths of the seams. 



N. B. — For special directions on cutting, basting and making, 
eee Part 3. 



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Lady's Sacque Chemise. 

[See Diagram 64.] 
How to Draft the Front and Back Together. 

Rule 82. — First, fold the Goods double, and again crosswise; 
then proceed to mark off the following distances ; viz., First : Meas- 
ure down the edge of the fold 12 inches, and make a dot. Second. - 
From this dot draw a line straight across 9 inches (for bottom of 
Waist). Third: Measure from the fold-edge across the top of the 
goods 12 inches, and dot. Fourth: From this dot draw a straight 
line down 4 inches for Arm-size. Fifth: From the 4-inch dot 
at the end of the Arm-size-line draw a line for Length of Waist 
to the 9-incli dot at the Waist-line-terminus. 

Explanation. — Tlie curves of the Front and Back-Neck are drafted 
by the dots and figures printed on the Diagram, and shaped by the 
curve of the Side-form-Rule ; the upper neck-dot being 3 inches 
from the fold-edge of the center. 

N. B. — The SJdrt is drafted in the usual manner, using the 
measures indicating the slope of the gore and the lengths of the 
seams. 

Lady's Yoke Chemise. 

[See Diagram 65.] 
How to Draft the Front. 

Rule 83. — Place the Front-Guide on the Goods in the position 
shown by Diagram ; viz., with the Front edge slipped 1 inch over 
the fold of the goods at the Center-of-Front ; then proceed to 
draft in the same manner as for Tight- Waist. 

Explanation. — The dotted curved line at the upper part of the 
Waist indicates the part to be cut off, and is shaped by the Si(Je- 



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form-Bule being placed at the distance of 3 or 4 inches below the 
Neck, and IJ inches above the end of the Shoulder-line. 

The line under the Yoke is also shaped by the Side-form-Rule 
being placed at the figures indicated ; viz., 4 or 5 inches above the 
Waist-line, and 3 inches below the Shoulder, (on the Arm-curve), 
extending the line 3 inches beyond, for fullness (in the manner pre- 
viously described for Yoke-Waists). 

N. B. — This fullness is gathered into the Yoke. 

The remainder of the Front is drafted as shown in the Diagram, 
by making the Length-of- Waist line straight down from the 3-inch 
dot above the Arm-point to the Waist-line, and shaping the Skirt in 
the manner previously described. 



Lady's Yoke-Chemiee. 

[Sbe Diagbam 66.] 
How to Draft the Back. 

E.ULE 84. — Place the Back-Guide on the Selvage-edge of goods, 
and draft the Back in the same manner as described for the Back 
of Tight- Waist, using the measures given in the Diagram. 

Explanation. — The figure 5, printed on the edge of Goods (below 
the Neck), denotes distance from the Neck, and the figure 2 denotes 
distance from the 5-inch dot located on the edge above. The 1|- 
inch dot on the Shoulder denotes distance above the top of Arm- 
size, and the 3-inch dot beyond the center of Arm-curve denotes 
fullness. 

Tlie forming of the YoJce is done by placing the Side-form Eule at 
the points indicated by the figures, and drawing a line according to 
the shape desired. 

N. B. — The line for Length of Waist is made straight down to the 
Waist-line. 

The Skirt is drafted in the usual manner. 



[93] 
Corset Cover. 

[Sbe Diagram 67.] 
How to Draft the Front. 

Rule 85. — This garment is drafted by the same rule as previ- 
<ju8ly given for Miss' Basque, with the following exception; viz., 
it being open at the Front and low at the Neck. 

Explanation. — The measures for this Waist should be taken 
iighier than usual, as it is designed to be worn under the Dress. 

The Low-Neck is drafted by the measures and shaped as shown 
by the Diagram. 

How to Draft the Back. 

[Sek Diagram 68.] 

KuLE 86. — The Back of Corset-Cover is drafted by the Rule for 
Miss' Basque, excepting that there is a seam down the center of 
Back, indicated by the curved line. 

The line for Low-Neck is formed in the usual manner. 



Lady's Drawers. 

[See Diagram 69.] 
How to Draft the Back. 

Rule 87. — For this garment take the following measures; First: 
Around the Waist, 24 inches; Second: From the bottom of the 
Waist down the Side, 36 inches ; Third : Around the bottom of the 
Leg, 20 inches. 

Rule 88. — Place the fold-edge of Goods in the position indi- 
cated by the Diagram; then proceed in the following manner; viz.. 
First: Measure down the fold-edge of Goods 2^ inches from the 
top, and make a dot. (This gives the slope at the Waist). Second: 
From this 2|-inch dot measure down the fold-edge 36 inches, and 
dot. (This gives the length at the Side). Third: From the 36- 
inch dot measure 10 inches straight across. (This gives half the 
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width of the Leg of the Drawers at the bottom). Fourth: Meas- 
ure from the 2|-inch dot first made, sloping upward to the top of 
the Goods, 12 inches, and dot. (This gives half the width of the 
measure around the Waist). Fifth: Measure from the 2|-inch dot 
downward, on the fold-edge, 14 inches, and dot. (This distance is 
determined by adding 2 inches to one-third of the length, and 
forms the basis for the line across to the Seat). Sixth: From the 
14-inch dot measure straight across 15 inches, and dot. (This gives 
the line of the Seat, and should be 3 inches wider than at the 
Waist). 

The outline of the Drawers is obtained as follows : First : Draw 
a line from the 2J-inch dot to the 12-inch dot at the Front; Sec- 
ond: Draw a line from the 12-inch dot to the 15-inch dot at the 
Seat; Tliird: Draw a line from the 15-inch dot downward to the 
10-inch dot, curving it slightly with the curved edge of Skirt-Rule. 
(This forms the line for inside seam of the Leg of the Drawers). 

This completes the garment, when the Front and Back are drafted 
alike. 

Explanation. — The Front of the Drawers at the top may be 
drafted narrower and shorter, if preferred, by shaping according to 
the under dotted line, marked Front, 10 inches. See Diagram. 



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Gent's Dressing Gown. 

[See Diagrams 70 and 71.] 
How to Draft the JTront. 

Rule 89. — Place the Front-Guide on the Goods in the position 
indicated by the Diagram, then draft by the rules previously given 



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for Dress-Waist, except to add but one Dart to the Waist-measure ; 
also, to draft the Waist-line straight across, instead of curved. 

The Side-length, and also the bottom of Skirt, are shaped by the 
curved-edge of Skirt-Rule. 

Ihe width of the Skirt at the bottom should be 1 or 2 inches more 
than at the Waist-line. 

The Collar for Dressing- Gown is shaped in the manner described 
for Collar of Lady's Sacque-Cloak. 

This garment can be drafted with double-breast, if preferred, by 
observing the rule for front of Lady's Sacque-Cloak. 

The dotted line (extending from the 5-inch dot below the Front- 
Neck to the 1-inch dot on the Shoulder), denotes the line for the 
fold of Collar at Front. 

The Collar should be curved, to fit the Neck at Front, from the 
14-inch dot around to the center of Back, where it is joined with a 
sloping seam. See Diagram for collar. 

N. B. — The upper portion of the Neck {from the 1-inch dot 
at the Shoulder to that part of the curve where it approaches the 
nearest to the dotted line), should be cut off. 



How to Draft the Back of Dressing Gown. 

[See Diagram 71.] 

Rule 90. — Place the Back-Guide on the fold-edge of Goods, in 
the manner described for Back of Dress- Waist, and draft by the 
measures given in the Diagram. 

The line for length of Shirt should extend almost straight down 
from the Arm-point. 

The 1-inch dotted line, located below the Back-Neck, indicates 
the part designed to be cut off for the fold of Collar. 

For drafting Sleeve, see Diagram 74. 



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Boy's Coat. 

[See Diagram 72.] 
How to Draft the Front. 

Rule 91. — Place the Front-edge of the Guide, directly on the edge 
of goods, and proceed to draft by the measures given in the Dia- 
gram in the same manner, as for Front of Dress-Waist. 

Explanation. — In drafting the line for the bottom of Waist, the 
straight-edge of the Skirt-Rule should be used (instead of the bottom 
edge of Dress-Guide); this line requiring to be straight across from 
the terminus of the length of Waist. 

The Skirt-line {of the Front, at the Side) is drafted sUghily curving; 
the width at the bottom, being 1 inch more than at the Waist-line. 

The Curve at the Front part, or lower corner of the Skirt (indicated 
by the dotted line), is made by the Slde-form-Rnle. 

The 1 inch for lap, indicated by the line running down from dot 
12, Front-Neck, is made after the outline of the Waist is drafted, and 
marked off from the front part of the Waist, instead of being 
allowed additional, as in Dress- Waist. 

TJie dotted line, extending from 5 inches below the Neck, to the 1- 
inch dot on the Shoulder-line (below the upper Neck-point), denotes 
the line for fold of Collar. 

That portion of the upper-Neck above the point where the curve 
and the line for fold unite, should be cut away for the purpose of 
adapting the Neck to the shape of the Collar. 

The Buttons should be placed on the space for lap, 2 inches 
apart. 

The length of the pockets should be 4 or 5 inches, and may be 
shaped to suit the prevailing style. 

N. B.— If a double-breast is desired for this garment, then draft 
by the rule given for this purpose. See Diagram of Lady's Sacque- 
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Boy's Coat. 

[Seb Diagram 73.] 

How to Draft the Back. 

Rule 92. — Place the Back-Guide with its edge directly on the 
fold of goods, (keeping it parallel, its entire length) ; then dot in 
the same manner as for Back of Dress-Waist, using the meas- 
ures on the Diagram. 

Explanation. — ^The Skirt is drafted by drawing a line straight 
down to the measure indicating the length. 

The width of the Skirt at the bottom should be the same as at 
the waist-line. 

The dotted line below the Neck indicates the part to be cut away to 
suit the Collar at Front. 

N. B. — For drafting collar, see Diagram for Gent's Gressing-Down^ 
Boy's Coat Sleeve. 

[See Diagram 74.] 

Rule 93. — This is drafted by measuring on the goods as indi- 
cated in Diagram. 

Explanation. — The 2J-inch dot to the 7-inch dot, denotes the 
slope of the upper part of the Sleeve, this being one-half the size of 
the arm at the top. The 16-inch dot denotes the length of the in- 
side seam of sleeve, and the 4-ineh, dot one-half the size around, 
the wrist. (This measure should be taken loose, so as to admit of 
easy passage for the hand). The IJ-inch dot indicates the increased 
length given to the outer part of the Sleeve. The 8-inch dot denotes 
one-half the length of the Sleeve. (From this point the width of 
sleeve at the elbow is obtained). The 7-inch dot denotes a point 
directly opposite to the 8-inch dot, for the width of the sleeve 
at the elbow. This can be varied, making it wider or narrower, as- 
fashion or taste may indicate. 

The outline of the sleeve, and the curves at the top are made by 
the Side-form-Rule, adjusting its position to obtain the shape de- 
sired. See Rule for drafting Lady's Coat Sleeve. 



[101] 

The dotted line in diagram (extending from the 2|-inch dot to the 
7-inch dot) indicates the curve for the under part of Sleeve at the 
top. 

N. B. — TJie Sleeve for Gent^s Dressing Gown is drafted by this 
rule, applying larger measures. 

Gent's Tight Pants. 

[See Diagrams 75 and 76.] 

Take the following measures : First, around the "Waist 36 inches; 
second, the length from the Waist down the Side-seam to the hot* 
tom, 39 inches j third, width across the front of the bottom. 

How to Draft the Front. 

Rule 94. — Now proceed to mark off and make dots on the goods 
as follows : First, measure straight across the top 9 inches (this 
number denotes one-fourth of the Waist-measure) ; second, measure 
straight down the edge of goods 39 inches (this gives the length at 
the Side) ; third, measure across the bottom 7 inches (this denotes 
the width of the front part of pants at the bottom) ; fourth, measure 
from the Waist, down the edge, 13 inches (this number represents 
one-third of the measure for Side-length) ; it also forms the basis 
for determining the proper location of the line across to the Fly. 

The outline of the Front is drafted in the manner followinff : 
Beginning at the 13-inch dot last made, draw a line 12 inches 
straight across to the point, denoting the termimus of the Fly. 

The width of this part of the Front of pants should be 3 inches 
greater than at the line for Waist-band. 

A line should next be drawn across the bottom, from the 39-inch 
dot to the 7-inch dot. The Waist-line should now be extended 3 
inches beyond the 9-inch dot first made (this gives the 12-inch dot 
indicated in the Diagram). Next, draw a straight line from the 
12-inch dot at the Waist to the 12-inch dot at the point of the Fly, 
and from thence downward to the 7-inch dot at the bottom. This 
last line is curved slightly by the Skirt-Rule. 

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Explanation. — The dotted line extending from the 6-inch dot at 
Side, to the 1-inch dot at the "Waist, denotes the part cut off for the 
Pocket. The dotted line extending from the 1-inch dot at the 
"Waist, to the |-inch dot, indicates the waist-line re-shaped, and the 
proper slope for the top of the Front. The dotted line marked 
Front, denotes the center of the Pants, and is shaped by drawing a 
line from the end of waist-line, to the line running crosswise. The 
dotted curved line, extending from the 2-inch to the 12-inch dot, in- 
dicates the proper shape for that part of the Front. 

The curve at bottom of Pants is made by the curved edge of the 
Dart-rule. 

The inside line Jor seam (extending from the fly to the bottom) 
should be drawn by the curve-edge of Skirt-Rule. 

Allow one-half inch for all seams. 

Diagram 76. This represents the Back of Gent's Pants, and is 
drafted in the same manner as the Front of Pants, by applying the 
measures printed on the Diagram. 

Explanation. — The 3-inch dot on the edge of Goods, at the Side, 
denotes the slope of the "Waist at Back. In drafting the Side- 
length down the edge of goods, the measure should commence at 
the 3-inch dot. In all other respects, draft in the manner previously 
described for Front of Pants. 



Boy's Loose Pants. 

[See Diagrams 77 and 78.] 
Front and Back. 

These are drafted by the same rule as Gent's Pants— except 
using smaller measures, and observing the differences indicated by 
Diagrams. 



[104] 



PART THIRD. 



CONSISTING OP 

PEACTICAL DIRECTIONS 

ON 

CUTTING, FITTING, BASTING, ETC., 
LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S DRESS SUITS. 



ALSO, SUGGESTIONS ON THE ADAPTATION OF STYLES, SELECTION 
OF DRESS- MATERIALS, ETC., TOGETHER -WITH A VOCAB- 
ULARY OF TECHNICAL "WORDS AND PHRASES 
PECULIAR TO DRESS, KTO 



The Quantity of Material Required for a suit, and how 
to cut it. — Perhaps the question, " How much goods shall I get for 
my dress ?^' is asked by ladies more frequently than any other. 
And, as many persons, when making purchases, have but a slight 
conception of the quantity of material required, we propose to- 
furnish such information as will aid their efforts in this direction. 
For example, a lady wishes a black Alpaca, cut in the prevalent 
mode; viz., basque, overskirt and underskirt, of walking length. 



[105] 

and handsomely trimmed; she will require 18 yards of material, 
(standard width, 28 inches) ; If yards of best drab drilling, for 
basque lining; or, 2 J yards for basque and sleeves; 6 yards of 
drab paper muslin for skirt linings ; 1 yard of black muslin for 
facings; 1 skirt braid; 3 spools of sewing silk (100 yards each), 
2 letter A, for hemming ruffles, and one of letter B, for stiching 
basque and sewing on buttons; 1 spool of black cotton, (No. 70 or 
80), and 1, of white basting cotton, (No. 30 or 40); 1 or 2 whale- 
bones, (thin and flexible); 10 yards of black cable cord; 6 small 
hooks and eyes for the front, and 2 of larger size for the skirt 
bands; 1 yard of rubber braid, for looping purposes, and 15 or 18 
buttons (from i^ to f of an inch in diameter). 

How TO Draft the Lining for the Front of Basque. — 
Before commencing to draft on the goods it is advisable to have all 
the material ready, together with the Dress-Guide, Skirt-Rule, tape- 
line for measuring, scissors, leadpencil, a piece of French-chalk, and 
table, which last should be of sufficient dimensions to cut the entire 
skirt of a dress. "When a strong light is an object, then place the 
table near a window, in such position that the light may fall upon 
it obliquely from the left. The drilling should now be arranged 
upon the table with the selvages together, and in front. Then 
place the Dress-Guide thereon, in proper position for drafting. (See 
Diagram 25). If the drilling is not of sufficient width to cut the 
fronts double, a piece of paper may be pinned upon the fold of the 
lining (extending it from the arm-point downward), then draw the 
line, on the paper, to the bottom of the waist. 

N. B. — This paper piece should afterwards be cut out and re- 
placed by a piece of the lining (of the same size and shape) saved 
from cutting the backs. When the outline is drafted, and the darts 
marked, then cut out the fronts, allowing for seams, as shown in Dia- 
gram 9. An impression of the darts should now be made on the 
opposite side of the lining, by placing the left hand underneath, at 



[106] 

the same time holding the goods with the thumb and finger of the 
right hand, and creasing along the dart-lines of the upper side. The 
darts should now be re-drafted, with the "Rule" laid in a reversed 
position, as a slight difference exists in the curve of the sides. 

How TO Draft the Lining for the Back of Basque. — Turn 
the lining over so as to bring the fold in front , then place tlie neck of 
the Guide up to the top of the goods, and the back-edge of the Guide 
on a line with the edge of the fold, as shown in Diagram 26. To 
save material, it is advisable, before commencing to draft, to pin a 
piece of paper on the lining of sufficient dimensions to cut the side- 
form piece entire, extending it up to the middle of the arm-size, 
and down to the bottom of the Guide. After the outline of the 
Back is drafted and cut out, then separate the side-form section, 
marked A, (previously drafted on the paper), from the central por- 
tion of the Back, and place it upon the lining, in the position shown, 
by side-form B, Diagram 27 ; viz., with that part of the side-form 
next Back moved up close to the selvage of the lining. 

Eooplanaiion. — The paper side-form A, previously referred to, 
should not be placed directly at the top of the lining, but ai a suf- 
ficient distance below, to allow of the waist and skirt being cut in one 
piece. If cut in this manner, a saving of an irregular-shaped piece 
of lining will be effected sufficient for piecing out the fronts. (For 
the position of the paper side-form see Diagram 27) 

N. B. — The seams should now be creased in the usual manner. 

How TO Cut the Outside for the Front of Basque. — Spread 
the material singly, upon the table, folding it over crosswise toward 
the right hand, so that when doubled it will be of the same length 
as the front of the lining. 



[107] 

Explanation. — The position of the goods upon the table, (when 
cutting), should be as follows; viz., the end {or that portion to be cut 
Jirst) placed at the left hand side, and the bulk of the material on 
a chair at the right. 

The Lining for the front of the basque being already cut should 
now be placed upon the goods, with the selvages together. Next, 
proceed to cut the material, carefully following the edge of the 
lining. 

N. K — An irregular shaped piece will be left after cutting the 
fronts, of sufficient size for the upper portions of both sleeves. 

Remarks. — The erroneous custom practiced by many ladies (from 
a mistaken notion of economy) of cutting the fronts on the double 
of the fold, necessitates, in most instances, piecing under the arm, 
except in very wide material, such as cashmere, etc. As a rule, 
cutting the fronts of a basque double, for a lady, out of any goods 
of less width than 30 inches, will require piecing ; and if the seam 
does not produce wrinkles (which it is almost certain to do), the 
strain upon it will eventually cause the parts to separate; thus 
involving the necessity of re-stitching, perhaps, before the garment 
is half worn. 

How TO Cut the Outside, fob the Back of Basque. — Place 
the lining for the central portion of the Back, upon the goods (in 
proper position with reference to the grain), and the straight edges 
of the side-form pieces, (designed to join at the back), on a line 
with the selvage of the goods; then cut the goods, carefully follow- 
ing the edges of the lining. By this arrangement, the back and 
side-form pieces, can generally be cut out of one width. 

How to Cut the Lining for the Skirt. — First, place the 
lining in the following position ; viz., with the end or upper part to 
the left, and the fold directly in front. The front width should be 



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cut first; then, turning the lining over, so that the selvage will be 
in front, cut the sides next, and then the back (according to Dia- 
grams 54 55 and 56, each width being cut double). 

N. B. — The sides, near the bottom of the skirt, may be pieced 
with portions of the remnants saved from cutting the gores. 

It is advisable to extend the line for length, 2 or 3 inches helow the 
terminus of the measures. (This allows for turning down at the top 
and for seams). Now cut out the widths, carefully following the 
lines. 

How TO Cut the Outside for the Skirt. — Place the goods in 
position ; viz., with the fold in front, and the top or upper end at the 
left-hand side. 

How to Arrange the Lining upon the Gtoods to Econo- 
mize Material, in Cutting the Outside for the Front 
AND Side-Widths. — First, arrange the lining of the front width 
on the goods, in the following reversed position; viz., with the 
bottom of the shirt placed at the left hand and the fold of the goods, 
and the /o/cZ of the lining, laid evenly together, at the center of the 
front. The selvages of the side-widths should next be placed 
exactly even, with the selvages of the goods, having the upper part 
of the lining slipped as high toward the top as the width of goods 
will permit. 

In Alpaca or other material, where no difference of figure or 
design exists, a saving of some inches may be effected by observing 
this rule. However, if the goods have what is familiarly called 
an " up and down," then all parts of the garment should be cut in 
the same direction of the figure. Lastly, cut the width for the hack 
by placing the lining upon the goods, and cutting it the required 
length , 



[109] 

Remarks. — The lining, being usually the widest, should be trim- 
med to suit the width of the goods. 

How TO Cut the Overskiet. — First, turn the goods wrong 
side out, so that no pencil marks will be visible upon the outside. 
This being done, proceed to draft the widths in the following order: 
First, the front; second, the side; and, third, the back, following 
the measures and directions given under Diagrams 54, 55, 56 to 63, 
inclusive. 

Remarks. — The surplus pieces left, from cutting the overskirt, 
will generally be sufficient for the under portions of the sleeves. 
An estimate of the quantity of material used thus far in the con- 
struction of the above suit, gives the following results; viz., for 
the fronts of basque, 60 inches ; for the back, 30 inches ; total, 90 
inches. For the underskirt; viz., front, 43 inches; side widths 
44 inches; back, 45 inches; total, 132 inches. This computa- 
tion is based upon the skirt lengths given in the Diagrams, allow- 
ing 3 inches, additional, for turning down at the top, and foi 
the seams. For the overskirt; viz-, front width, 36 inches; side 
widths, 37 inches; and the back, 45 inches; total, 113 inches. 
Adding these several sums total together; viz., basque 90 inches, 
underskirt 132 inches, overskirt 113 inches, gives the aggregate 
result of 340 inches; which, being divided by 36, (the number of 
inches in a yard) is equivalent to 9 yards and 16 inches; and, sub- 
tracting this from the original amount, (18 yards) leaves a remainder 
of 8 yards and 20 inches for trimming. 

Remarks. — As ladies frequently express surprise at the immense 
amount of material required for trimming, we are induced to give 
the following calculation in detail : 

How TO Estimate the Amount of Material, in Lengths 

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FOR Trimming the Skirt ; viz., mth knife plaitings, bands and 
cords. — Commencing with the underskirt, for example, first measure 



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across the bottom of the front width 17 inches, the side width 
25 inches, and the back width 14 inches; total 56 inches, or half 
the width of the skirt, each width being measured double. This 
last amount; viz., 56 inches, multiplied by 2, gives 112 inches; 
and this, divided by 36 (the number of inches in a yard), gives 3 
yards and 4 inches, the entire circumference of the skirt. 

Remarh. — In making the estimates for knife or side plaitings, it 
must be remembered that 3 yards of the material, already hemmed 
and prepared, make only 1 yard when plaited. 

To Find the Number of Steips Required to go Once 
Around the Skirt. — Rule: Divide the number of inches con- 
tained in the circumference of the Skirt by the number of inches in 
the loidth of the material. For example: 112 inches being the cir- 
cumference, this, divided by 28 inches, (the width), gives 4 (the 
number of strips required ; to go once around the skirt) ; and, again, 
this number (4), multiplied by 3, gives 12, the number of strips 
required for one, row of plaiting. 

How to Find the Quantity of Material for One Row 
of Plaiting. — Rule : Multiply the number of inches contained in 
the depth of the strips by the number of strips required for one 
row of plaiting. For example: Supposing 12 to be the number of 
strips, and 6 inches the depth, these, multiplied together, gives 72 
inches, and this, divided by 36, gives 2 yards, the quantity required 
for one row of plaiting. 

Remarh. — For the dress-suit already described, the estimate is 
based upon two rows of plaiting for the underskirt, each row being 6 
inches in depth, making 4 yards, the amount required for two rows. 

How TO Calculate the Plaiting for the Overskirt. — 
Suppose the circumference of the skirt to be 112 inches, the num- 
ber of strips 12 (as before estimated), and the depth of the trimming 



[Ill] 

4 inches, then multiply the last two numbers together. This will 
give the quantity of material required for one row of plaiting; viz., 
48 inches, or, 1 yard and 12 inches. 

How TO Calculate the Plaiting foe Basque and Sleeves. — 
For example : If the parts of the basque and sleeves requiring to 
be trimmed) should measure 140 inches, then divide this number 
by 28 inches (the width of the material), which gives 5 (the num- 
ber of strips for once around), and this, multiplied by 3, gives 15, 
(the number of strips for one row of plaiting). Then, again, this 
last number (15), being multiplied by 2 inches (the depth of the 
strip), gives the amount of material for basque and sleeves; viz.; 
50 inches. 

In summing up the several estimates above given for plaiting, we 
liave as follows: 4 yards for the underskirt, 1 yard and 12 inches 
for the overskirt, and 30 inches for the basque and sleeves ; or the 
sum total of 6 yards and 6 inches for the entire suit.. This, being 
deducted from 8 yards and 20 inches, leaves a remainder of 2 yards 
and 14 inches. 

How TO Cut the Biasses for Bands and Coeds, — Spread out 
the remainder of the goods singly upon the table, folding the selvage 
over to the raw-edge. This makes a true bias. The goods should 
be folded over and over, making a piece 4 or 5 inches in width. 

The left-hand portion of this piece may now be cut off straight 
across on a true line with the fold-edge, about 18 inches from the 
point. This piece, when cut off and unrolled, will be of a trian- 
gular-shape, and can be utilized for facings, etc. Next, place the 
skirt-rule upon the goods with its straight-edge even with the fold, 
and the A-corner moved up to the top, and proceed to mark on the 
goods for the bands, making them 2 inches in depth, dotting at the 
inches on the skirt-rule for this purpose. Estimating for the entire 
Suit, 9 strips, 2 inches each in depth; viz., 6 for the under- 



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skirt, and 3 for the overskirt; total, 18 inches. Cordings for 
underskirt will require 9 strips, 1 inch in depth; total, 9 inches. 
Bands for basque, 3 strips, each 1 inch in depth; total, 3 inches. 
And the cordings for basque, 6 strips, each 1 inch in depth; 
total, 6 inches. These, added together, give the aggregate total of 
36 inches on the bias, or 48 inches on the length or straight way of 
the goods. This amount being deducted from the 2 yards and 14 
inches, leaves a remainder of 1 yard and 2 inches, in two pieces- 
of triangular shape, which, by the rule of economy, may be con- 
verted into pockets, cuffs, facings, etc 

It would he well for pupils to prove the result of the above calcu- 
lation by actual experiment, which can easily be done by substitut- 
ing thin manilla paper for the material, and cutting it into strips 
of the same width as the dress-goods, and measuring by the inches 
on the miniature skirt-rule. 

N. B. — These strips should be pasted together until a suf- 
ficient length is obtained to represent the requisite amount of ma- 
terial in miniature for the entire suit. 

Now, proceed as if it were the material in reality, observing care- 
fully the instructions given in the above chapter. The result will 
well pay for the trouble of the experiment. 

Ladies frequently are at a loss to estimate the amount of goods re- 
quired for cutting a certain kind of garment; and, in expensive 
material, such as velvet and silk, a dollar or two may easily be 
saved by a little calculation. To illustrate : A lady wishes a velvet 
polonaise : she has been told that G or 7 yards will be sufficient ; 
but as there is no standard width for velvet (except in Ponson's and 
the best Lyon's brand), this is no criterion by which to be governed. 
The only correct and safe method of proceedure, in such a case, is 
to ascertain the width of the goods selected, and, before pur- 
chasing, take paper, and cutting it the same width, measure off the 
supposed number of yards; then, with other paper, cut a pattern^ 



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and, placing it upon the paper representing the dress-goods, measure 
the number of yards required, making the calculation by the 
miniature Dress-Guide and Skirt-Rule. 

A Certain Eule to Prevent Mistakes in Cutting when 
A Difference in Figure or in the Sides of the Material 
Exists. — Spread out the goods upon a table, with the upper part 
of the figure, and the upper portion of the garment toward the left 
and cut every piece double, when the width of the goods will 
permit; but, if cutting singly, as is often the case with sleeves and 
side-gores for skirts, be careful that the right sides of the goods are 
placed together ; and so with the under part of sleeves ; observing 
also the same rule when cutting the side-widths for skirt, when not 
<jut double. 

Cutting Goods on the Bias. — Many ladies think because 
they purchase velvet, silk, etc., cut on the bias, that it will go 
much farther than if cut upon the straight ; the fact is, there is no 
diflPerence, except that when the end or ends are bias to begin with, 
there is no waste, as there would be if a corner had to be cut off be- 
fore commencing. Bias strips, cut from a given width of cloth, will 
be one-third longer than if cut upon the straight ; but there will be 
less strips. In the same proportion as the strips are lengthed, will 
the number be lessened. To illustrate : Take a yard of trimming 
silk of a certain width (viz., 30 inches), — that has been cut upon 
the bias at both ends, and fold it over and over until the whole yard 
has been made into one bias strip 4 or 5 inches in width, conveni- 
ent for cutting. Now, measure the length of the goods thus folded. 
This will be about 26 inches; but, in cutting off the strips, each 
one will measure 44 inches in length — one yard on the straight mak- 
ing only 26 inches on the bias. 



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Dress-Linings. — Modistes are unanimous upon one subject; 
viz., that, of all linings for waists and basques, silk is preferable^ 
from the fact that it does not stretch, but adapts itself closely to thfr 
contour of the figure. Next to silk comes the best quality of what 
is termed satin-jean, which is in reality nothing more than a supe- 
rior grade of drilling. Linen, holland and silesia are also used, 
and black percale for grenadines and hernanis' ; but drilling is gen- 
erally preferred to any other material for cheap suits. 

On Basting. — Before commencing to baste, have ready a low 
chair, lap-board, needles (No. 7 sharps), and a spool of basting cot- 
ton (Nos. 30 to 50). 

How TO Baste ▲ Basque. — If any piecing of the lining is neces- 
sary it should be done before commencing to baste, by laying th& 
edges one over the other before stitching, thus making a smooth,, 
flat surface, which will not be the case, if seamed in the usual man- 
ner. Place the linings of the fronts upon the goods, or "out- 
side," and acting upon the supposition that the darts have been 
properly re-drafted on the corresponding side of the lining, seams 
creased, etc., fasten the lining to the outside by carefully bast- 
ing all around the edges, commencing with the fronts ; next baste- 
down the center and outside of each dart; then folding from the 
center, bring the sides together, basting exactly on the lines deline- 
ating the darts, remembering that the least discrepancy at this part 
of the garment will be perceptible. When a seam occurs at the cen- 
ter of the back, join the parts accurately together, commencing at the 
bottom of the waist and basting upward to the neck, observing (if 
the material is in stripes or plaids) that each part is carefully 
matched. The Side-forms should now be basted to the back, com- 
mencing at the bottom of the waist, taking short stitches, and bast- 
ing one-third of an inch from the edge, the bias edges a little fuller^ 
they having a tendency to stretch. 

N. B. — The seams should now be trimmed evenly, all around. 



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Finally, baste the fronts and backs together in the following 
order; First, the seam of the shoulder, commencing at the point of 
the neck and basting downward, at the same time stretching the 
front so as to prevent wrinkles. 

Remark. — When a bias and straight edge is brought together in 
any part of the garment, the bias edge should be held slightly full ; 
otherwise the straight side, when stitched, will show wrinkles; 
Second, baste the seams at the side, (under the arm) commencing at 
the arm-point, and basting downward ; Third, face the center of the 
front edges, curving the right side as in Diagram 31. But if a 
hem is preferred, then turn over 1 or IJ inches for this purpose, 
facing the left side, and placing the buttons 1 inch from the edge, 
and the button holes as close to the edge as possible. 

Remark. — Ladies with large busts usually prefer both sides curved, 
and in this case the buttons are placed along the curve a sufficient 
distance from the edge to prevent the fronts from spreading. But- 
tons 2" an inch in diameter should be spaced 1 or IJ inches apart; 
but if three-fourths of an inch in diameter, then IJ or If of an 
inch may be allowed, and so on in the same ratio for different sizes. 
For very corpulent ladies the buttons must be placed closer to- 
gether, the strain upon the edges being much greater. Button- 
holes may be either worked or bound. If worked, C twist should 
be used, except for very fine material; but if not neatly done, 
binding will give a better effect. 

Caution. — Each separate part of the garment should now be com- 
pared with the measures taken from the person; and, if they agree 
in every particular, the darts, shoulder and side-form seams may be 
stitched ; but if any discrepancy is apparent, it is better to attend 
to the fitting first. However, in any event, leave the under-arm- 
seams open, so that, if any change is necessary, it may be affected 
the more easily. This being done, proceed to fit the dress. 



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As much depends upon the underclothing, corset, and other appen- 
dages, a word of advice will be in order. An ill-fitting corset is 
certain to produce a worse fitting dress. The bands of the skirt, 
tornure, etc., should be placed low down on the waist, at the same 
time divesting the undergarments of all wrinkles. 

Remarh. — Ladies, to economize, will sometimes piece the lining 
crosswise at the front or back of the dress, and sometimes both ; but 
this is almost sure to be attended with annoyance in fitting. Any- 
thing that prevents the outside from laying smoothly and evenly 
upon the surface will detract from the general effect. In placing 
the garment upon the form much depends on the manner in which 
it is put on. The correct way is to examine and see that the pad- 
ding (if any is used) is in its proper place, the shoulder-seams laid 
forward, the darts turned toward the back, the neck-curve stretched 
(by gently manipulating it with the fingers), the under-arm-seam 
laid toward the back, and the dress at the neck properly adjusted by 
pulling up at the back ; then commence at the bottom of the waist 
and button upward to the neck, arranging the breasts meanwhile 
so that they will fall gracefully over the form. Next, button from 
the waist downward to the terminus of the skirt. This being done, 
and all the necessary precautions having been strictly observed, and 
the desired result not yet obtained, analyze the matter. 

Defects in Cutting, and their Remedies. — If wrinkles 
should appear at the shoulder seam, the stretching of the front has 
been neglected. Ladies with attenuated forms need not have their 
garments fitted so closely as those possessing more rotundity ; nor 
are they compelled to undergo the annoyance of padding at the 
shoulders (in imitation of their more favored sisters). If the meas- 
ures have been taken and applied accurately, the front shoulder 
stretched properly, (while basting), and the seams laid forward, a 
smooth fit will be the result. If the dress is too loose on the shoul- 
der, (indicated by fullness and wrinkles along the seam), the meas- 



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ure has been taken too long up the center of the front. This may 
be remedied by cutting off (at the seam) whatever is necessary, and 
re-basting. If the front is a smooth fit, and the back tight and too 
low at the neck and shoulders, the measure has been taken too short 
up the center of the back. This is not easily remedied, except by 
cutting a new center-piece for the back (of the requisite size and 
shape). If the front (at the neck and shoulders) draws downward, 
it indicates that the measures have been taken too short up the 
center of front. This defect is quite serious and difficult to remedy, 
and generally occurs when the form is characterized by much ro- 
tundity, with long waist and sloping shoulders. 

Bemark. — It is an error, into which even some professionals have 
fallen, to suppose that all that is required for such forms is to allow 
abundance of room across the breast, they really requiring at this 
part as much goods lengthwise as crosswise, and also larger darts, to 
correspond with the taper of the waist. Again, if the dress is too 
full over the breast, and wrinkles slanting downward from the arm 
in front to the bottom of the waist appear, it denotes that the width 
is too great (the measure at this part having been taken too loose). 

If, by mistake, the dress has been cut too tight across the breastj 
the top of the darts may be lowered from one-half to one inch. 

If the fronts are broad, and fall easily and gracefiilly over the 
bust, bringing out the full proportions of the form, yet still display- 
ing, under the arm, unsightly wrinkles (the usual cause of so much 
vexation and trouble), it indicates that the darts are too small. The 
only remedy is to open and enlarge them to suit the form. 

N. B. — This enlarging of the darts will cause a deficiency in the 
size around the waist, which may be supplied by piecing under the 
arm. If the shoulder seams are too long and the arm-holes too 
tight, trim out evenly all around. "When the dress laps over in 
front at the neck, with a tendency to wrinkle, it denotes too loose 
a measure around the neck. This may be remedied by trimming off 



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below the neck in front and taking up a seam on the shoulder suf- 
ficient to produce the desired effect, at the same time stretching the 
neck-curve in front. This not only diminishes the tendency to 
wrinkle, but gives an easy and smooth fit (particularly for dresses 
cut high in the neck). 

For forms having thick neck and square shoulders, it is advis- 
able to draft the shoulder-line (for both front and back) by slipping 
the shoulder part of the Guide one inch up toward the neck-point, 
and drawing the line as usual, but extending It one inch further 
than the figure indicating the actual length. For example : If the 
measure is 7 inches, draw the line to 8. This gives more breadth, 
and less curve on the shoulder near the neck. 

The above constitute the principal difficulties which the inexpe- 
rienced are liable to encounter in their first efforts at practical dress- 
making. In relation to the minor details but little need be said, 
except in reference to the cross-dart, which is usually made in the 
manner shown by diagram 31. For very corpulent ladies this dart 
should be taken up much deeper than for those of smaller propor- 
tions, in which case it can be cut out after being stitched. Many of 
the new basques and polonaises, however, have no cross-dart, but,, 
instead, have a third dart, running lengthwise), commencing under- 
neath the 'arm-curv^e and extending downward in the same manner 
as the ordinary dart for basque and polonaise, being placed midway 
between the side-seam and the second dart. 

Caution. — This dart, however, must be provided for when drafiin^ 
the waist, by allowing the space of three darts instead of two. For 
small forms half the size of the ordinary dart will be sufficient for 
this third dart. The darts below the waist seldom require any 
change if drafted and basted correctly and sloped in the same angle 
as shown in the Diagrams. If the skirt at front is too full, a deeper 
seam may be taken up at the seox)nd dart (below the waist) ; and if 
the same defect should appear at the side-seam, it can be remedied 
in the same manner. 



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Sleeves and Sleeve-Linlngs. — Tlie outside for sleeve should 
be cut exactly the size and shape of the lining, taking care not 
to cut two pieces alike for the same arm, which may easily be done 
when there is a right and wrong side to the goods. And, if there is 
a figure in the design, be careful not to cut the goods wrong side up. 
The upper part of the sleeve should be drafted two inches larger 
than the arm-measure, and the under part one inch larger, (curving 
the top and otherwise shaping the -sleeve as in Diagram 12). 

N. B. — The two inches at the upper part, and the one inch at the 
under part allows for seams; also for slightly "fulling" at the top, 
when sewed in, and for a small plait under the arm. The upper 
part of the sleeve, above the elbow, should be cut straight with the 
grain of the goods, while the under part, where it joins the outside 
seam, may be slightly curving. After the linings are basted to the 
goods, stitch the outside seams; then open the edges and press 
them, finishing the bottom with a bias piece 1| inches in depth. If 
side-plaiting is to be used for trimming sleeves, it should be re- 
membered that one-half must be reversed, otherwise the plaits will 
lay facing the front on one sleeve, and toward the back on the other. 
This rule is also applicable when trimming the neck and shoulders 
with side-plaiting. 

The cord, while being basted around the top of the arm, should 
be held tight, but, for the under part and sides, a little looser, as this 
will give an easier fit under the arm. Place the sleeve in the arm- 
hole so that when sewed in it will be full at the top, without gath- 
ers, the sides being quite plain. If the sleeve is too large for the 
armhole, a plait should be laid directly underneath, folding it 
over toward the back. 

Bemark. — When dresses are worn short on the shoulders sleeves 
should be cut longer and more rounding at the top (making the arm- 
hole larger to correspond). Sleeves should always be cut Ij or 2 
inches larger than the armholes (besides the allowance for seams), 
for, if too tight, they will present a strained or wrinkled appear- 



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ance when sewed in, besides being exceedingly uncomfortable. 
Trimming out the armhole should generally be done underneath, as 
an^inch (more or less) at this part will produce no injurious effect; 
but when the dress is too large across the breast, and too long on 
the shoulders, trimming may be done all around sufficient to make 
the armhole the proper size. 

How TO Deaft Princess Dress. — (See condensed illustration, 
Diagram 50). This garment, unlike its predecessors the basque and 
polonaise, forms a complete suit in itself, and is chiefly characterized 
by gores commencing at the arm-size, or shoulder, and extending 
continuously to the bottom of the skirt. The front skirt is drafted 
according to the rules given for Miss' Polonaise, Diagrams 42 
and 43. 

TJie Back of Princess Dress may be modeled after any of the 
prevailing designs for polonaise, by observing the rules governing 
the same. 

How TO Draft a Double-Breasted Polonaise. — (Tight-fit- 
ting). In drafting this style of garment ladies frequently experience 
much difficulty by not knowing how to dispose of the darts. Before 
commencing to draft the front it is important to have the Dress- 
Guide placed in proper position on the goods ; viz., 2^ or 3 inches 
from the edge (to allow for the double-breast), as shown in Diagram 
46. In other respects, the waist is drafted and the darts formed in 
the same manner as for basque, except the second dart, which com- 
mences directly under the arm-curve, 1 inch distant from the lower 
breast-dot, and extends to the bottom of the skirt in the same slope 
or angle as the first dart. The skirt of this style of polonaise is 
drafted by the same rule as polonaise in Diagram 36. To produce 
an artistic effect at the center of the front, the closing edges should 
be deeply curved. 



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How TO Deaft Ladies' Polonaise, Open at the Back — First 
draft the waist by the rule for waist closed at front, Diagram 15 ; 
and, next, the darts and side-form, as shown by Diagram 50. The 
skirt is drafted by the rules given for miss' polonaise. Diagrams 42 
and 43, using the same slope for gores, and making the length of 
the skirt as follows : Center of front and next front, 36 inches, and 
the length at the side, 35 inches. The dart is cut out and the side- 
form separated and placed upon the goods for the skirt to be attached, 
in the same manner as in Diagrams 42 and 43. 

Remarhs. — When plaits or gathers are desired at the side-seam, 
an addition of from 6 to 10 inches should be made for this purpose. 
If a seam is preferred at the center of front, suflScient allowance for 
the same should be made when commencing to draft. The back 
may be drafted open at the center by the rules given under Dia- 
grams 44 and 45, allowing 4 or 5 inches for the box-plait, instead of 
3, and making the length of the skirt at the side 46 inches; next back, 
47 inches ; and center of back, 48 inches. This allows for draping. 

How to Deaft Lady's Polonaise with Basque-Back. — The 
fronts can be drafted from any design selected, by observing the 
rules for slope of gores, length of skirt, etc. The back is composed 
of a basque, with skirt attached to a band underneath, which may 
consist either of two straight widths or one straight and two small 
gored widths, the bias edges of which should unite at the seams 
next the back, the bottom of the skirt being shaped in the usual 
manner for back of polonaise. 

Polonaise with Basque-Front. — Draft the front in any style 
desired, according to the rule for front of basque, and the skirt sepa- 
rately, by the rale for front and side of overskirt, observing the fol- 
lowing precautions ; viz., when the front of one garment is to be 
connected with the back of another, special reference must be had 
to the figure regulating the slope of the gore, as by this is deter- 
mined the width of the skirt at the bottom. 



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Water- Proof Glooks. — These can be drafted by the rule for lady's 
sacque-wrapper, or the front of the wrapper and the back of lady's 
polonaise may be combined by adding sufficient fullness (when draft- 
ing), to make a loose waist, and making the skirt the required length. 
Another way is to draft the front and back by the rule given for 
miss' polonaise. This, when finished, will be in the gabrielle style. 
It should be remembered that additional fullness across the breast, 
back, and around the waist must be allowed for all outside gar- 
ments ; and in drafting the waist of any garment, allowance must 
be made for each additional seam. The circular cape usually worn 
with the water-proof cloak is drafted by the rule given for " circu- 
lar," and may be increased in size by adding to the length when draw- 
ing the line for the circle, the neck and shoulders being the same. 
The hood is simply a matter of convenience or taste ; and if a collar 
is preferred, it may be drafted by Diagram 13. 

How to regulate the size of the darts for irregular forms — Draft the 
waist for the front in the usual manner, except the line for length of 
waist, which should be drawn straight down from the arm-point to 
the bottom of the waist. If the form is irregular, the dot (denoting 
the usual addition for the second dart) will not be on the line. If 
the breast is very large, and the waist small, the dot will appear 
inside the length-of-waist line ; but if the breast is very small, and 
the waist large, it will appear outside of the line. To determine 
the size of the dart required, measure across from the dot regulating 
the size around the waist to the line for the length of waist. This 
space should be divided into two darts and drafted in the usual 
manner. For example : If the measure across the breast should be 
21 inches, and the waist-measure 23 inches, the addition for the 
darts will be about SJ inches ; this, divided, will make the width of 
each dart~2f inches (see measures printed on upper edge of dart- 
rule for spacing off the darts). 



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How TO Enlaege from Designs in the Fashion-Books. — 
First: Select the figure to be enlarged. If represented in full length, 
place the end of the tape-line at the bottom of the waist in front, and 
measure the entire length of the skirt ; for example, 5 inches. Second': 
Ascertain the length of the skirt to be drafted ; for instance, 40 
inches. Third: Divide the number 40 by 5 which gives 8. This 
last number indicates the relative proportion existing between the 
pattern to be drafted and its representative in the fashion-plate, and 
should be used as a multiplier in finding the size of the pattern de- 
sired ; for example, the length of overskirt (on the plate) is 4 
inches, this, multiplied by 8, gives 32 inches, its full size when en- 
larged. 

Again, the skirt of a basque (at the back) measures li^ inches in 
length, this, multiplied by 8, gives 12 inches (the full length). If 
a ruffle on the figure '^measures half-an-inch, multiply this by 8, 
which gives 4 inches (the actual depth). 

N. B. — If the garment selected on the plate is not given in full 
length, but consists only of a portion of the same, first find the 
length up the center of the front waist or back, and next ascertain the 
measure or size of the corresponding pari of the garment to be drafted. 
For example : If the length of the waist (on the plate) measures 2 
inches, and the length of the waist to be drafted measures 14 inches, 
then divide the 14 by 2, which gives 7, this number being used as 
a multiplier in finding the size desired in the same manner as de- 
scribed in the previous example. It is advisable, however, for be- 
ginners to confine their first efforts in enlarging from the fashion- 
plates to the use of whole numbers, unless versed in fractions. 



STJ:F:PXjE3^E3SrT 



OF 



EXPLANATIONS, EXCEPTIONS, ETC. 



Paeageaph 1. — In Deafting Loose-fitting Deess 
Waist, follow general Dieections given under that head, 
page 33 — remembering always, for both front and back, to draw 
the line for Length of Waist, straight down or perpendicular from 
the arm-point. 

N. B. The amount of goods taken up in gathers, should be equal 
to the number of inches contained in the space or distance between 
the Waist-measure dot, and the length of Waist line. The gathers 
for front, should commence at the hem, and extend to the dot indi- 
cating the size around the Waist, and from the center of the Back, 
to the same dot in like manner. 

2. — Front of Tight- Waist — How to draft the Length op 
Waist Line by special rule. This should be done by drawing 
the line for Length of Waist (under the arm) straight down from 
the arm-point to the waist, in the same manner as described in par- 
agraph 1 for Loose Waist, being governed by the figures denoting the 
length required. In calculating the size of the darts see directions 
in paragraph 3. 

N. B. While the rule just given, is in all cases accurate in its 
results, yet for average forms, the allowing of ten numbers on the 
waist measure row of figures for each dart, as desciibed in Rule 2, 
page 14, will produce the same effect. ^ 



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3. How TO CAIXULATE THE WIDTH OF THE DaRTS AT FrONT. 

When the size of the darts is requii-ed larger or smaller than the 
average, measure the space or distance between the Waist-measure 
dot, and the length of Waist-line. This will indicate the quantity 
of goods necessary to be taken up in darts. For example : if this 
space should be five inches, then allow two and a half inches for 
each dart. 

4. How TO MEASURE ON THE GOODS, THE WIDTH OF THE 

Darts when they are required larger or smaller than the average. 
First, measure off on the Waist-line, the exact width of each dart 
separately, beginning at one and a half inches from the hem-line, 
making dots to denote the width of each dart, and remembering to 
leave one-half or three-quarters of an inch, for space between. 

N. B. The inches on the upper edge of the Dart Rule should be 
used in marking off said widths. 

5. — How TO REGULATE THE SLOPE OF THE Darts, when larger 
or smaller sizes are required than the average. This is done by 
lessening or increasing the space or distance between the darts at the 
top. 

N. B. By changing the position of the dots at the top, one-half 
inch nearer to, or more distant from the hem, as the case may re- 
quire, will produce the slope desired. 

6. For all garments cut with waist and skirt together, 
it is necessary, after the darts are drafted, to extend the lines or sides 
of each dart at the bottom from one, to one and a quarter inches 
below the waist, as shown in Diagram 25 ; also, see page 45, rule 40. 
For further illustration of this rule see Diagrams 31, 33, 36, and 50. 

N. B. As a general rule, it will be observed that the wider the 
dart, the shorter the waist will appear after the darts are taken 
up ; consequently the lines representing the bottom of the darts, 
should be made to extend below the waist in the following pro- 
portions, viz : for the average size dart of two and a quarter 
inches, the outside line of the second dart should extend one inch 
below the waist, and the inside line of the first dart, one-half inch 
below. For darts wider than two and a quarter inches, the outside 
line of the second dart should extend one and a quarter inches below 
the waist. See page 46, rule 40, for explanation. The curved line 



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below the waist, referred to in rule 40, is designed to represent the 
actual waist line after the darts are taken up. 

7. How TO LENGTHEN OR EXTEND THE DARTS INTO THE SKIRT. 

First draw a line straight down or perpendicular from the waist, 
having it commence at the terminus of the center line of the waist 
darts. This line should extend from nine to twelve inches downward 
into the skirt, according to the nature of the garment required. For 
directions in drafting the side lines of the darts extending below the 
waist, see page 47, rule 41. 

N. B. Any sloping of the skirt darts toward the hem, should be 
avoided. For further illustration of this rule, see diagrams 25, 31, 
33 and 36. For polonaise, and garments with long skirt, the ter- 
minus of the darts should be from nine to twelve inches below the 
waist. 

8. — For information on the cross-dart, also the under 
arm dart, see remarks on page 118 ; also, for diagram illustrations of 
under arm dart, see page 56. 

9. — How TO DRAFT THE UNDER-ARM Dart. First, plac* the 
Dart Rule dot D. (printed near the point) close to and touching the 
lower B. dot on the arm curve, at the same time strictly observing 
that the general position of the Dart Rule is perpendicular or 
straight down from the lower B. dot, crossing the waist line near 
the dot for second dart (printed on the edge of Dart Rule). While 
the rule remains in this position, draw a line along its curved edge, 
continuing it downward from dot D. to dot E. This line will usually 
terminate four or five inches below the waist, in the shape of a 
curve. The width of this dart should be from one to two inches. 
The side, next the seam under the arm should be one continuous 
straight line, from the arm curve downward in the direction of dot 
E., joining the inner or curved portion of the dart near the point 
below the waist. For ladies of slender form the curved portion 
of the dart just described may be changed to a sloping line, commenc- 
ing at the waist and intersecting the outer or straight side, six or ten 
inches below the waist. The slope of this line can be accurately 
obtained by applying the general rule for gores on the angle of one 
or one and one-half inches. 

N. B. The under-arm dart is now generally preferred to the 
cross dart, its effect on the fit of the dress at the waist, and partic- 



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ularly at the hips for corpulent hidies, being all that could be de- 
sired. In basting this dart below the waist, the rounded side should 
be held a little full to produce the proper fit over the hips. When 
this dart is used, it should always be remembered to allow a space 
equal to the width of said dart, beyond the length of waist line, also 
one inch outside of this, should be added for seam. 

10. — For Sacques, Cloaks and half-fitting garments gen- 
erally, also tor children and misses, one dart is usually sufficient. 

11. — How TO DRAFT THE BaCK OF LaDY's PoLONAISE WITH 

BOX-PLAIT CUT AWAY. (See diagram 37.) The advantage in this 
style of garment consists in the smooth and graceful fit at the back ; 
also by not having seams in the skirt. The part of the plait designed 
to be cutaway, is indicated by dotted lines extending downward from 
the waist about ten inches, in the shape of an inverted dart. For 
the outline of plait to be cutaway in Lady's Basque, see illustration, 
diagram 30, by dotted line. The plait at the center of back may 
also be cut away, as indicated by the dotted lines in that part of the 
diagram. 

12. — How TO DRAFT Lady's Basque, Polonaise OR Princess 
Dress, with sloping seams at the back. In commencing to 
draft this garment, place the Back Guide two inches distant or back 
from the fold of goods, and draw a line the entire length of the 
Guide, being careful to have said line exactly parallel with the edge 
of the fold. After the waist and skirt are drafted in the usual 
manner, proceed to form the slope or curve at the back in the man- 
ner described on page 53, rule 51, and diagrams 30 and 32. 

13. How TO DRAFT GORED SkIRTS NARROW AT THE BoTTOM. 

When skirts are worn narrow, it is necessary when drawing the line 
for length of skirt, to invert the skirt rule, by placing the curved 
edge or side close to and touching the dot for gore, at the same time 
having the small enfl or top, placed at the terminus of the length of 
waist line ; then while in this position draw the line for length, mak- 
ing it curve inwardly toward the terminus of the skirt, as indicated 
by the dotted lines for length of skirt in diagrams 23 and 24, also 
in the illustrations referring to narrow skirts, shown in the other 
diagrams. 

N. B. Special care should be exercised in drawing the length of 
skirt Imes according to the slope indicated by the dotted lines. By 



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following the directions herein given, the skirt, when drafted will be 
about the same in width at the bottom, as it is half way down from 
the waist. 

14. — See Diagrams 26 and 27 on pages 30 32. That portion 
of the side form, near its terminus at the waist, and where it joins 
the back, is designed to be cut away according to the shape indicated 
by the dotted line sloping upward four inches from the waist and 
terminating in a point as shown in Side Form B. The width of 
the piece to be cut away should be half an inch at the waist line. 

N. B. The object of cutting away this portion of the side form 
is to make it straight with the grain of the goods where it joins the 
center of the back, thereby producing a decided improvement in the 
fit of the garment at this part. 

15. — The figures 1, 2, 3 and 4, printed on the upper edge 
OP THE SIDE FORM, are intended for a guide in regulating the shape 
and curve of the side form. 

16. — See letter B, printed on the Front Neck Curve of 

THE LARGE GuiDE, ALSO LETTER B ON THE BaCK GuIDE BELOW 

the neck. In commencing to draft the waist of all garments, both 
for front and back, the letter B part of the Guide should be placed 
at the top of the goods. The observance of this direction will effect 
a saving in the material. 



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